It's not really a single. Close to 15 in cool weather. Close to 8-10 in hot weather. I would probably feel safe calling it a semi-double. It is not like 'Playboy' or 'Playgirl'.
I still grow this once. I think for about 6 years now? It is pretty much like it is pictured -- a dwarf, brilliant red floribunda. Not particularly disease prone. Maybe 1-5 leaves lost per year, or so. Overall, a very happy, cheerful red rose. No scent whatsoever.
So, about 2' T x 2' W, in an even mound, with medium-sized sprays of semi-double blooms. It is probably a bit larger in hot climates.
Edit: Now gets 4'T in late maturity, if its a very hot summer. But not so much in a cool summer.
Hardrama is also sold in France under the name MICHEL STROGOFF. Sold by La Roseraie Laperrière, Chesnes, RN6, 38070 Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, Tel.: 04.74.94.04.36/Fax: 04.74.95.54.16/Email: rose.laperriere@wanadoo.fr According to their catalogue, the rose has obtained two awards, but unfortunately they don't give any details.
Thanks to you, Cass! Actually I have just discovered that a lot of Harkness' roses are sold just round the corner from here - whereas I was importing them directly from England ... so I've added quite a few, just in case someone else is interested ... Sorry for giving you such a lot of work.
