The rose has a full (26-40 petals) high-centered bloom form with 4–5 in (10-12.7 cm) flowers.

[1] 'Ena Harkness' has a strong fruity fragrance with a medium red bloom color.

The rose blooms in flushes from spring to late fall and is very disease resistant.

[2][3] 'Ena Harkness' was developed by amateur rose breeder Albert Norman before 1940.

Norman later became president of the National Rose Society of Great Britain.