The petals are a bright, uniform, sunny yellow. - floribunda bedding rose - strong, richly scented rose - sweet, spicy aroma
– Bright, long-lasting sunny yellow blooms
– Strong, sweet and spicy fragrance
– Compact, upright habit for beds and borders
– Excellent resistance to major rose diseases
– Easy-care rose with low maintenance needs Speisialta: Gradam James Alexander Gamble Fragrance Award a bhuaigh, ardmheas i measc foirne cumhra.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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FRIESIA® – yellow bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
If You would like a reliable yellow bedding rose that You can simply plant and enjoy, FRIESIA® is a classic floribunda that suits busy Irish family gardens. Its compact, bushy habit and medium height make it ideal for front beds and borders where You want long-lasting colour without fuss, even in a damp climate with strong fungal pressure and heavy soil. The semi-double, cluster-flowered blooms appear repeatedly through the season, offering a strong, sweet, spicy fragrance that is noticeable as You pass by the front door or patio. FRIESIA® is known for very good disease resistance, so routine care is simple: regular watering in dry spells, light feeding and occasional deadheading. As an own-root plant it builds a naturally balanced bush that copes well in the long term, giving stable shape and dependable growth. In a suitably large container it also works well on a balcony or paved area, brightening smaller spaces. Over its first three years it focuses on roots, then shoots, then full ornamental value, rewarding Your patience with an increasingly impressive display.
Friesia® floribunda in closed bud, with a greenish-yellow bloom form.
Friesia® in freshly opened lemon-yellow bloom
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden feature bed near entrance
Compact, upright, bushy habit (60–85 cm) and dense, glossy foliage create a tidy, welcoming presence by the front door, complemented by bright, uniform yellow blooms on clusters that catch the eye every time You come home – ideal for beginners
Low-maintenance family border with summer colour
Very good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust means FRIESIA® stays attractive with minimal spraying or interventions, so Your border keeps its structure and colour even in wet Irish summers – reassuring for busy
Small group planting in front of mixed shrubs
Regular repeat flowering with plentiful second flushes ensures a long season of vivid yellow against darker shrubs, giving depth and contrast in a small space without complex planning – helpful for hobby-gardeners
Scented seating area or patio edge
Strong, sweet, spicy perfume from medium-sized, semi-double clusters makes this rose ideal beside a bench or terrace where You sit and relax, bringing classic rose fragrance into everyday use – perfect for romantics
Container planting on sunny balcony or paved yard
Performs well in a large, at least 40–50 litre container with regular watering; its moderate height and bushy structure suit exposed, paved or balcony sites where You still want a reliable, colourful rose – suitable for urban-owners
Neat cottage-style bed with informal companions
Cluster-flowered, semi-double blooms and modest pollinator draw blend naturally with cottage-garden companions like Agastache or campion, giving a relaxed, traditional look while remaining easy to manage – appealing to cottage-gardeners
Low informal hedge along path or driveway
Recommended spacing of around 35–40 cm and width of 50–70 cm lets plants knit into a low, colourful hedge that outlines paths cleanly, with regular flowering and manageable thorns – convenient for homeowners
Reliable rose for exposed, damp Irish sites
Good disease resistance and sturdy foliage help it cope where humidity and heavy soils are common, reducing the need for complex treatments and adjustments if drainage is sensibly managed – confidence-giving for beginners
Decorating ideas
Sunny Welcome Border – Plant FRIESIA® in a narrow strip along your front path with low lavender or rosemary for contrast, creating a bright, fragrant welcome that stays tidy – ideal for busy homeowners
Cottage Yellow Drift – Mix small groups of FRIESIA® with Lychnis and other cottage perennials for a relaxed drift of yellow and magenta that looks full with little effort – perfect for fans of informal cottage gardens
Patio Scent Corner – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot beside seating, underplanted with trailing thyme, so flowers and fragrance are close at hand – suited to balcony and small-yard gardeners
Structured Family Bed – Use a triangle of 3–5 plants in front of evergreen cherry laurel to give a clear, structured block of colour that stays manageable over the years – great for families wanting order without fuss
Compact Mixed Border – Combine FRIESIA® with Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ and low grasses for a modern look where yellow clusters and blue spikes repeat through summer – attractive for hobby gardeners upgrading existing borders
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as KORresia, traded as Friesia® bedding rose KORresia, with Sunsprite as the ARS approved exhibition name; belongs to the bed rose commercial group.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Reimer Kordes of W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany from ‘Friedrich Wörlein’ × ‘Spanish Sun’; introduced and registered in 1973, with the name honouring the Frisia region.
Awards and recognitions
Highly decorated floribunda, including Baden-Baden Gold Medal (1972), New Zealand Gold Star of the South Pacific (1975), ARS James Alexander Gamble Fragrance Award (1979) and RNRS medals in 1989.
Growth and structure
Compact, upright, bushy shrub reaching about 60–85 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread; dense, dark green, glossy foliage; moderately thorny canes; best effect in small groups or low hedges.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped flowers with 13–25 petals borne in clusters on floribunda stems; medium size, approximately 4–7 cm across; remontant habit with strong repeat bloom and a generous second flush.
Colour and phenology
Clear, bright, uniform sunny yellow flowers; buds start greenish-yellow, then open lemon-gold; colour holds well with only slight lightening in strong sun; blooms repeatedly from early summer to autumn.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, richly scented floribunda with a sweet, spicy fragrance typical of classic garden roses; perfume noticeable on warm, still days, making it suitable near paths, doors and outdoor seating areas.
Rose hip characteristics
Hip set is generally low due to semi-double flowers and customary deadheading; where allowed to form, hips are 8–12 mm, ellipsoid and bright red, adding modest late-season interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (H7, USDA 6b); tolerates heat with regular watering during dry spells; suitable for many Irish garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil; space 35–40 cm in beds or hedges, up to 65 cm as specimen; suitable for containers of at least 40–50 litres; low maintenance with routine feeding and deadheading.
FRIESIA® offers bright repeat yellow blooms, strong fragrance and dependable disease resistance on a long-lived own-root plant that gradually settles into your garden; a thoughtful choice if you want an easy, rewarding rose to plant now.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FRIESIA® – yellow bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Baden‑Baden Gold Medal (1972); ADR Award (1973 – later withdrawn); New Zealand Gold Star of the South Pacific (1975); James Alexander Gamble Fragrance Award – American Rose Society (1979); RNRS Gold Medal (1989); James Mason Memorial Medal – RNRS (1989)
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double (13–25 petals), fragrant flowers provide moderate attraction to pollinators, as the semi-double form and partly concealed stamens reduce but do not prevent access for bees and other pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its semi-double flowers moderately attract pollinators, so it is partially but not specifically pollinator-friendly.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip formation is generally poor due to the semi‑double flowers and regular deadheading; the resulting hips are 8–12 mm in diameter, ellipsoid and bright red (RHS 43A) in colour.
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.
