Vibrant, rich orange shade with a subtle reddish undertone. - flowerbed floribunda rose - barely noticeable, subtly scented rose - classic, rose character
– Radiant, long-lasting orange flower colour
– Reliable repeat flowering all season
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and pots
– Moderate disease resistance and hardiness
– Multiple awards, including RHS Award of Garden Merit Special feature: Forms decorative orange-red rose hips in autumn.
Safe delivery – Environmentally conscious choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,10 €
3.5(5263)
CHRISTCHURCH™ – orange bedding floribunda rose - Fryer
CHRISTCHURCH™ is a floribunda that brings strong, vibrant colour and tidy structure to smaller Irish gardens without asking for complicated care. Its dense, bushy habit makes it naturally compact, ideal along paths, in front gardens or as a low hedge that looks organised even in busy family spaces. Clustered, semi-double blooms appear in generous flushes, keeping beds reliably colourful from summer into autumn, while the petals hold their shade well and hardly fade, even when exposed to coastal light and humid weather with frequent showers and breezes. This repeat-flowering habit means You enjoy a long display with just basic feeding, watering and seasonal pruning. CHRISTCHURCH™ is an own-root plant, so it develops a stable, long-lived framework that can regenerate well after pruning and remain reliable for many years. In its first year it focuses on roots, in the second on building strong shoots, and by the third year it typically delivers full impact in the border, settling naturally into both urban and cottage-style gardens.
Freshly opened Christchurch™ flower in fiery orange tones.
Christchurch™ in profile, showing its cupped semi-double bloom form.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bed by the entrance
The bushy, upright habit stays compact and tidy, giving an organised, welcoming look beside drives or paths without outgrowing a typical urban front garden. Suitable for busy homeowners who want neat structure with limited effort for beginners
Small groups of 3–5 in mixed flowerbeds
Planting in small groups lets the clustered, repeat-flowering heads create a bold block of orange that stands out among perennials, while own-root plants gradually form a long-lived backbone in average family borders for hobby-gardeners
Low flowering hedge or edging
Recommended spacing allows CHRISTCHURCH™ to knit into a low, colourful hedge that defines paths, patios or lawn edges, with semi-regular pruning keeping the line clear and easy to manage for homeowners
Containers on patios or balconies
In a minimum 40–50 litre container, its upright, floribunda form provides months of colour on patios and balconies, especially where beds are limited, while moderate care needs suit those preferring simple watering and feeding routines for urban-gardeners
Coastal and exposed gardens
The flowers keep their colour well and foliage remains presentable where gardens face frequent rain and breezes, helping maintain a bright display in typical Irish conditions with regular moisture and airflow management for coastal-owners
Family gardens with children and pets
The dense, glossy foliage and medium height create a sturdy, visible shrub that copes with everyday garden traffic, while own-root structure supports recovery after occasional knocks or harder pruning over many seasons for families
Pollinator-aware cottage borders
Semi-double flowers offer moderate appeal to bees while providing strong orange tones that mix well with cottage plants, bringing a softer wildlife element without needing high-maintenance, specialist planting schemes for nature-lovers
Simple cutting for small indoor vases
Medium-sized, cupped blooms borne in clusters make cheerful, short-stem cut flowers that brighten kitchen tables, encouraging light, regular cutting which in turn promotes fresh flowering through the season for busy-gardeners
Decorating ideas
Doorway Welcome – Plant a pair of CHRISTCHURCH™ either side of your front path with white dwarf iris and creeping phlox for a crisp, low-maintenance entrance – ideal for homeowners who like a smart, easy-care front garden
Cottage Ribbon – Run a low edging of CHRISTCHURCH™ along a path, underplanting with Gypsophila repens and soft grasses for a relaxed cottage look – perfect for rural gardeners wanting romance without complex planting plans
Sunset Patio Pot – Grow one bush in a 50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme and violas for a warm, sunset-toned patio display – suited to balcony and terrace owners with limited space but a love of colour
Family-Friendly Mix – Combine CHRISTCHURCH™ in a mixed bed with hydrangeas and hardy geraniums to create a robust, forgiving family border – good for households needing resilient structure and straightforward seasonal care
Urban Colour Block – Mass three to five plants in a small front bed, backed by lavender or rosemary, to form a bold orange-and-blue block – great for urban gardeners who want maximum impact from a compact space
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose; registered as FRYleyeca, marketed as Christchurch™ Bedding rose FRYleyeca, with Super Trouper as the ARS exhibition name; belongs to the bedding rose collection.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Gareth Fryer, Fryer’s Nurseries Ltd. in the United Kingdom, breeding year 2008; first distributed by Matthews Nurseries Ltd. in New Zealand; introduced to the market in 2009.
Awards and recognitions
Gold Standard Award (United Kingdom, 2009); Novelty Rose of the Year (United Kingdom, 2010); Glasgow Lord Provost’s Cup (2011); RHS Award of Garden Merit (2012), confirming strong garden performance.
Growth and structure
Bushy, upright floribunda shrub reaching about 70–100 cm high and 65–95 cm wide; dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; suited to bedding, edging and low hedging in family gardens.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped flowers with a medium-centred rise and 13–25 petals; borne in clusters on branching stems; medium flower size around 4–7 cm, repeating well with abundant second flushes in season.
Colour and phenology
Intense, rich orange blooms with a subtle reddish undertone; buds deep orange-red; colour holds well in sun with little fading, gradually softening to yellowish-peach edges as flowers age across the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Classic rose fragrance character but of low intensity; scent is subtle and often barely noticeable in the garden, making it suitable where strong perfume is not desired near seating areas or windows.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderately abundant, spherical orange-red hips around 8–12 mm in diameter; hips add seasonal interest in late season if spent blooms are not deadheaded and can support light wildlife value.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; manages heat with regular watering during dry spells to maintain vigour.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers well-drained soil with regular feeding and seasonal pruning; spacing 55 cm for mass plantings, 50 cm for hedging, 90 cm as a specimen; suitable for beds, edging, parks and larger containers from 40–50 litres.
CHRISTCHURCH™ gives compact, long-lasting orange colour, repeat flowering and dependable structure, while its own-root form supports a long-lived, easily managed shrub; it may suit you if you want reliable impact without complex care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CHRISTCHURCH™ – orange bedding floribunda rose - Fryer
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
United Kingdom – Gold Standard Award (2009); United Kingdom – Novelty Rose of the Year (2010); Glasgow – Lord Provost’s Cup (2011); RHS Award of Garden Merit (2012)
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals are moderately attractive to pollinators, as the semi-double form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit pollen and nectar access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Semi-double; its 13–25-petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators, making it a partly pollinator-friendly variety.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
