Harkness Roses Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 4,338 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention the exceptional quality of the products, describing the plants as extremely healthy, lush, and securely packaged to prevent any transit damage. Consumers also appreciate the informative website and speedy shipping services, making the entire process of purchasing gifts seamless for special occasions. Some reviewers were not happy with delivery problems, noting that courier services occasionally left parcels upside down or delivered them to incorrect addresses. A few other people also felt that ordering certain items could be frustrating when personalized name tags were omitted or unexpected delivery delays happened.

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Quality

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Delivery service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pleased with the packaging of this rose bush as it arrived relatively unscathed, just a few bits of soil/bark in the bottom of the box. Beautiful, healthy rose bush, with new shoots appearing all the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service! Emailed about an order and received a response within the hour. Delivery was more in the hands of the courier but they left a note with them requesting urgency for an eve... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A novel gift idea for a 90 year old lady who loves her garden. The “Fab at 90” rose arrived on time, well packaged. As expected, it’s not in flower yet but is being cared for in accordance with the e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was worried as had ordered late in the season so very few options left for the type of rose bush I was wanting for a friend’s 70th birthday gift. I needn’t have worried - a very healthy looking bush w... See more

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Company details

  1. Plant Nursery
  2. also in
  3. Garden Center

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The Harkness nursery had its origins in 1879 in Yorkshire, soon becoming well-known as a grower of top quality roses. It was 80 years later that Jack Harkness began breeding new varieties in Hitchin, determined to create new and ever-more beautiful roses. Today, Harkness Roses are known & grown world-wide; we believe their reliability, flowering performance and beauty are second to none.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely roses I've brought six now

Lovely roses I've brought six now. When I grew up in the 60/70s my parent had all their roses from Harkness my dad he'd would be so pleased that I am buying them now.
I love the way they are packed and delivery great .

29 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that you have purchased six of our roses and that you are so happy with how they are packaged and delivered. It is truly heartening to know about your family's long history with our plants, and we are honored to continue that tradition with you today.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great rose

Excellent service and products.

21 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that you experienced excellent support and were happy with the items you received. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us!

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy customer

This was a gift and the recipient was delighted with the lovely flower and also the lovely gift wrap. Thanks also for the prompt service.

29 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that the recipient was delighted with their present and the beautiful presentation. It is wonderful to know that you were also happy with the quick speed of our service.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied Both deliveries this year have been…

Both deliveries this year have been great. Most recent purchase of 2 climbers are already showing shoots

22 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

Thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed your experience with our service and that your new plants are thriving.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast shipping

Fast shipping, great plants, as described and environmentally friendly and yet elegant, safe and secure packaging. Highly recommended.

29 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that your order arrived quickly and that you loved your new plants. It is wonderful to know that you appreciated our safe, eco-friendly, and elegant packaging. Thank you so much for your kind words and high recommendation!

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Great condition, really healthy and beautifully packed. Look forward to them flowering next year. Thank you!

22 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear that your order provided excellent service and arrived safely in great shape. It's wonderful that your plants are so healthy, beautifully packaged, and that you are looking forward to seeing their flowers next season. Thank you for your kind feedback!

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely website,

Lovely website,, easy to find what we were looking for. We were choosing by the names for something specific.
Good quality roses arrived well packaged.

21 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed exploring our website and found the specific named varieties you were searching for. It is wonderful to know that your roses arrived safely, securely packaged, and in great condition. Thank you so much for sharing your kind feedback with us!

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Of good quality!

Though there was a little delay in arriving, the rose I ordered arrived in good condition & well-packaged.Am looking forward to seeing it in flow

28 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your patience regarding the brief delivery delay and are delighted to hear that your plant arrived safely and securely packaged. We hope you truly enjoy watching it bloom!

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

Fantastic customer service! Emailed about an order and received a response within the hour. Delivery was more in the hands of the courier but they left a note with them requesting urgency for an event. My order was delivered late that evening which was just marvellous service.

Harkness has a wide range of roses with names for every occasion, perfect for special gifts.

21 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that our team was able to assist you quickly and help ensure your order arrived in time for your special event. It is wonderful to know that you appreciate our variety of roses for meaningful occasions. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback with us.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The rose arrived on time and as this…

The rose arrived on time and as this was a birthday present less impressed with your dilvery time

28 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are glad you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for your positive feedback and for sharing your thoughts regarding the delivery schedule.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with the rose I ordered

Very pleased with the rose I ordered. Quick delivery and packaging.

28 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that you were delighted with your recent order, as well as the prompt dispatch and careful packaging. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your lovely feedback with us!

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As usual the roses arrived in great…

As usual the roses arrived in great condition.

23 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that your flowers reached you in great shape once again. Thank you so much for your continued support and for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback with us!

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor delivery left Rose damaged

This rose was a memorial rose sent to the wife of our friend who passed away suddenly. This is the message I got from her “ The box was upside down so all the soil and flower were lying at bottom rather than the way it said up right lol and left on doorstep in the full sun …” very careless delivery I’m afraid and upsetting in the circumstances

21 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are deeply sorry to hear about the careless delivery of this memorial gift, especially during such a difficult time. It is very upsetting to learn that the package was left upside down in the heat, resulting in spilled soil and damage. We take your feedback seriously and are actively addressing these handling issues with our courier team to ensure our plants are delivered with the utmost care.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick efficient service well presented

Quick efficient service well presented. hopefully grow into a beautiful bush

25 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that you experienced fast, efficient service and were happy with the presentation of your order. We share your excitement and hope your plant flourishes into a beautiful, healthy bush!

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Roses absolutely beautiful but missed…

Roses absolutely beautiful but missed the delivery date which was specifically chosen to be delivered on a nominated date…. Hence the gift couldn’t be given when intended and obviously spoilt the surprise.

18 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are happy to hear that the flowers were beautiful, but we regret that the late arrival ruined your planned surprise. We take timing very seriously, so we are reviewing our shipping processes to ensure scheduled deliveries arrive as expected.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service.
Can't see the rose yet, as it's autumn, but looks like a nice plant.

24 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted that you received great service and that your new plant arrived looking healthy. We hope it settles in well over the cooler months and rewards you with beautiful blooms come springtime.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service when I was…

Excellent customer service when I was trying to buy a specific rose for a special occasion. All coordinated and delivered exactly what I ordered

24 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that our team provided helpful support when you were selecting a rose for your special occasion. It is wonderful that everything was well coordinated and that your order arrived exactly as expected!

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful rose

Beautiful rose, Thomas’s rose was purchased as a memory for my Dad, it gives me a lovely remembrance corner in my garden. Dad loved to sit in my garden and this stunning rose he would have loved. Thank you

16 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so touched to hear that this special rose is bringing you comfort and creating such a meaningful tribute in your garden. It is wonderful to know it helps honour your cherished memories of your father, and we are truly grateful you chose us for such a thoughtful sentiment.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The roses arrived with incredible speed…

The roses arrived with incredible speed and both looked healthy and ready to be planted. One was obviously not as thriving or as large as the other but we hope it will soon pick up and settle happily. If it does, we’ll be ordering some more roses for our new rose garden at Christmas. Thank you.
My name however is Barsham not the strange variant spelling you used, please alter this if you can.

23 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are delighted to hear that your plants arrived quickly and in great condition. We share your optimism that the smaller one will flourish once it establishes itself in your garden, and we would be thrilled to help you expand your collection during the festive season.

Please accept our sincere apologies for misspelling your name on your order. We have updated our records to ensure your details are correct for all future communications and deliveries.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a slight problem with one of my…

I had a slight problem with one of my roses due to the delivery company. I emailed them straight away and a replacement was sent out the next day. Excellent customer service, thank you.

22 September 2026
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Reply from Harkness Roses

Hello,

We are so pleased to hear that our team was able to assist you quickly and send out a replacement for your rose right away. Thank you for your kind feedback and for recognizing our customer service.

Kind regards,

Harkness Roses Customer Service

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