The outer surface of the petals is a deep, burnt orange to rust brown, enriched inside with ochre-yellow tones. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, subtly scented rose - fruity, spicy character
– Unusual burnt orange to ochre-yellow blooms
– Reliable remontant flowering with rich second flush
– Upright, medium-tall shrub for beds and borders
– Medium disease resistance, suitable for low-spray care
– Semi-double flowers supporting visiting pollinators Special feature: Rare brown-orange colour blend for collectors.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,30 €
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STRANGE BREW – red-yellow bedding floribunda rose - Matthews
If You want a rose that looks genuinely different yet stays straightforward in day‑to‑day care, Strange Brew is made for You. Its tall, upright habit and semi‑double blooms give real border presence, with clusters of rusty orange and ochre‑yellow flowers that shift gently in tone as they age. This unusual colour blend works beautifully in Irish front gardens, adding warmth even under grey skies and coping well with our often humid summers and heavier soils when drainage is managed. The semi‑open flowers offer easy access to bees, so beds feel more alive as well as colourful. On a well‑rooted pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL plant, flowering is reliable through the season, and the own‑root structure helps the shrub recover and regrow if winter or pruning are a bit rough. Planted in good garden soil with consistent moisture, it will settle in as a long‑term feature, giving You a characterful, easy‑to‑enjoy rose that enhances your home without demanding expert skills or constant attention.
Freshly opened bloom of Strange Brew with burnt orange outer petals and ochre-yellow inner tones.
Strange Brew in late bloom, showing faded cinnamon-yellow tones with copper-red edging.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature shrub
The tall, upright habit and moderately dense, glossy foliage create an immediate vertical accent beside doors, gateways or bay windows, offering a striking welcome without complex pruning, ideal for the busy but style‑conscious homeowner
Small rose group (1–3 plants)
Planted in a tight group, the generous cluster‑flowering form produces a curtain of coppery orange and ochre blooms that carry from a distance, giving strong impact in modest Irish gardens where every square metre counts for the compact‑minded gardener
Mixed ornamental bed with shrubs and perennials
The unusual red‑yellow colour blend weaves comfortably among greens, silvers and blues, while the shrub’s own‑root longevity lets it mature in place, forming a stable anchor plant among perennials for the long‑term‑planning planner
Pollinator‑friendly cottage border
Semi‑double, cup‑shaped flowers with visible stamens allow easy access for bees and other beneficial insects, combining soft romantic colour with wildlife value, suiting those who enjoy a relaxed, nature‑friendly style
Sunny bed in wetter, coastal or exposed areas
This robust floribunda copes well in open, breezy spots where air movement helps offset our damp, fungal‑prone weather, giving dependable flowering in typical Irish conditions, perfect for coastal or rural‑garden owners
Easy‑care family flowerbed
Medium maintenance needs and steady repeat flowering mean that with occasional deadheading and watering in dry spells, the bed stays colourful without complicated routines, ideal for time‑pressed family‑garden users
Specimen planting in lawn or gravel
Used alone with generous spacing, the strong height, dark foliage and shifting flower tones stand out against simple grass or gravel, creating a focal point that looks considered yet is simple to look after for the low‑maintenance‑seeking beginner
Large container on patio or balcony
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, Strange Brew forms a substantial patio shrub with repeat waves of flowers; own‑root resilience supports gradual development over years one to three, giving confidence to cautious container‑garden starters
Decorating ideas
COTTAGE RUST – Combine Strange Brew with blue catmint and white campanula for a soft, nostalgic border – ideal for lovers of informal cottage style
FRONT‑DOOR WELCOME – Flank your entrance path with two shrubs underplanted with evergreen candytuft – suited to homeowners wanting a smart, all‑season approach
COPPER COAST – In coastal gardens, mix with lavender cotton and ornamental grasses to echo seaside tones – perfect for those near the shore seeking resilience
EVENING GLOW – Pair with dusky purple heucheras and warm‑toned lanterns on a patio for sunset colour – appealing to balcony and terrace users
FAMILY FIREGLOW – Edge a family seating area with Strange Brew and low white verbena for a lively but easy‑care frame – great for busy families who still want atmosphere
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, registered as MATtbre, traded as Strange Brew – red-yellow bedding floribunda rose – Matthews; ARS exhibition name Strange Brew; collection category bedding rose, exhibition floribunda/shrub.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Bob Matthews, Matthews Nurseries Ltd., New Zealand; breeding year and first introduction 2012, with initial distribution in the United Kingdom by C & K Jones; parentage not recorded or disclosed.
Growth and structure
Strong, upright shrub reaching about 130–170 cm in height and 85–115 cm spread, with moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage flushed reddish when young, and a moderate number of thorns along the shoots.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped clusters with about 13–25 petals per bloom; medium flower size around 1.5–2.75 inches; cluster-flowering habit provides repeated flushes, including a notable second wave after initial bloom.
Colour and phenology
Burnt orange to rust-brown outer petals with ochre-yellow inner tones; buds rusty orange-brown with pale tips; colours soften to cinnamon yellow with copper-red edges as flowers age, with some lightening in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild but noticeable scent with a fruity, spicy character; not overpowering near seating areas, yet offers a pleasant background aroma when passing by or cutting small clusters for indoor enjoyment.
Rose hip characteristics
Forms small, spherical red hips around 6–10 mm in diameter in moderate quantities, adding late-season interest if spent flowers are not removed and providing a subtle wildlife resource.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately –21 to –18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; appreciates watering in prolonged dry spells and benefits from basic preventative care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; spacing 70 cm for mass beds, 60 cm for hedges, 110 cm as a specimen; density about 2.0–2.4 plants/m² depending on layout and design.
STRANGE BREW offers unusual coppery-orange colour, reliable cluster flowering and a tall, structural shrub on an own-root plant that matures steadily over the years; a good choice if You want a distinctive but manageable garden rose.
Cultivar Name Meaning:
The name derives from the English expression 'Strange Brew', literally 'strange brew', referring to the unusual brown-orange colour blend.
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.
