Rose 'Chelsea Pensioner'

Grow immensely beautiful red roses with resilience and real depth of character. The red petals of these blooms mirror the iconic scarlet coats of the nation’s beloved army veterans that call the Royal Hospital Chelsea home.

Radiant Hybrid Tea flowers, each with up to 50 red petals, coat the plant of mid to dark green foliage, with glossy leaves across summer. Pointy buds scatter across the bushy plant, before gently opening to reveal delicately fragrant flowers that can stretch up to 10cm across, packed full of petals that are soft to touch, yet resilient in wet and windy conditions.

The ‘Chelsea Pensioner’ was proudly launched at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

We are delighted to donate £2.50 from the sale of each rose to the Royal Hospital Chelsea (registered charity no. 1076414). This is a charity-run home for retired veterans of the British Army, offering care and comradeship to around 300 former servicemen and women, based in London.

Supplied freshly in a 3L pot, ready to be planted out. Please note at certain times of the year this variety may be supplied in a 4L pot.

We always endeavour to provide beautifully formed plants; however, our roses will naturally start to lose their leaves from October to prepare for the colder months. Do not worry though, as they will flourish once again with leaves and buds in the spring. Please, make sure you consider the season when purchasing our remarkable roses for yourself or loved ones.