Medium lilac, with a slight purplish tint on the inner side and a silvery‑whitish tone on the outer side. - bedding floribunda rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - classically rose-scented
– Strong, long-lasting classical rose fragrance
– Striking purple‑white, silvery‑sheened blooms
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant clusters
– Upright, bushy habit ideal for beds and parks
– Excellent resistance to mildew, black spot and rust Sondermerkmal: Eignet sich hervorragend für naturnahe, pflegearme Pflanzungen in urbanen Grünanlagen.
Low-impact landscaping – Naturalistic style
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,80 €
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HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY – purple-white bedding floribunda rose - Rawlins
If You are looking for an easy-care rose that simply gets on with the job in Irish weather, HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY offers upright, bushy growth and long-lasting clusters of lilac‑purple blooms that cope well where soil stays moist and heavy, as long as You give basic drainage. This floribunda’s strong, classic rose perfume and generous repeat flowering bring colour and scent to small beds, front gardens and cottage-style borders from early summer well into autumn. Its modern disease resistance means less spraying and fuss, while the 2‑litre own‑root plant settles in steadily for a long lifespan, regenerating from its own base if stems are damaged. With time it forms a medium-height, bushy hedge or bedding block, ideal for edging paths and drives. In the first year it concentrates on roots, the second on strong new shoots, and by the third season it shows its full ornamental value, giving You reliable structure and colour without complicated gardening.
Huddersfield Choral Society in bloom, showing its double flower form.
Huddersfield Choral Society with cup-shaped, double blooms.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bedding along paths or driveways
Forms a medium-height, upright, bushy line that frames entrances neatly without overwhelming a typical front garden. Reliable disease resistance keeps foliage clean, so the planting looks smart even when time for maintenance is limited, suiting the busy homeowner
Small rose groups in mixed cottage-style borders
Planted in groups of 3–5, its lilac‑purple clusters read as a soft block of colour that blends well with perennials and shrubs. Own-root growth gives long-term stability, so the clump thickens gradually without replanting, appealing to the relaxed gardener
Low bedding blocks in family gardens
The recommended spacing lets You create even, repeatable patterns for easy-to-mow beds around lawns or play areas. Low maintenance and dependable flowering mean You enjoy colour with only basic pruning and deadheading when convenient, ideal for the time-poor family
Hedging edge for patios and seating areas
Its 95–125 cm height makes a comfortable flowering screen around terraces without blocking light. The strong, classic rose fragrance drifts around seating areas on still evenings, turning everyday spaces into scented corners appreciated by the evening relaxer
Urban front gardens exposed to wind and road splash
The robust framework and good overall disease resistance cope well with typical urban conditions, including wind and passing traffic. In wetter spells it manages heavy Irish soils provided You ensure some drainage, reassuring the city-based beginner
Low-maintenance municipal-style beds at home
Originally suited to parks and urban green spaces, this bedding floribunda repeats that tidy, massed effect in private gardens. Simple spacing rules make it easy to copy professional layouts, giving confidence to the DIY planner
Large containers on patios or balconies
When planted in a minimum 40–50 litre container with quality compost, it builds a sturdy, upright shrub that flowers repeatedly near doors and seating. Own-root plants re-sprout well after harder pruning, making seasonal refreshment straightforward for the container gardener
Informal mixes with flowering shrubs and perennials
The lilac and silvery tones combine beautifully with daylilies, St John’s wort and mock orange, giving a soft, naturalistic look. Long-lived own-root growth means the rose matures alongside these companions, rewarding the cottage-style enthusiast
Decorating ideas
Coastal cottage front strip – line a sunny, well-drained strip with HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY and interplant tufts of blue catmint for an easy, seaside-cottage feel – ideal for coastal homeowners wanting low-fuss charm
Perfumed patio trio – group three roses in separate 40–50 litre pots around a small seating area, underplant with trailing thyme for extra scent – perfect for balcony or terrace users who relax outdoors after work
Lilac-and-cream cottage bed – mix this rose with cream mock orange and soft-pink foxgloves to frame a front window with romantic, layered flowers – suited to those who enjoy traditional cottage-garden looks
Family-friendly lawn island – create a round island bed in the lawn, planting a ring of roses with low daylilies in the centre for long colour – good for families wanting a focal point that is simple to mow around
Urban entry statement – repeat short rows of the rose on each side of a small path, underplant with evergreen lavender for year-round structure – great for townhouses seeking a tidy, welcoming entrance
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Rose group floribunda, commercial bedding rose. Trade name HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY – purple-white bedding floribunda rose – Rawlins. American Rose Society exhibition name: Huddersfield Choral Society. Collection: Bedding rose.
Origin and breeding
Floribunda bred in the United Kingdom by Ronnie Rawlins, breeding year 2011. Parentage and breeding company not recorded; initial distribution and registration dates are not available from current data.
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy shrub typically 95–125 cm high and 50–70 cm wide, with moderately thorny shoots and mid-green, slightly glossy foliage of medium density. Designed for bedding, hedging and structured, repeatable planting patterns.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms with roughly 26–39 petals. Flowers are produced in clusters on branching stems, with remontant, abundant repeat flowering that delivers a notable second flush after the main early-summer display.
Colour and phenology
Medium lilac-purple inner petals with a silvery-whitish outer side, giving a purple-white appearance. Buds open dark violet, then gradually lighten, developing pink-lilac pastel edges before fading, creating a softly shifting colour effect through the season.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, long-lasting classic rose fragrance that is noticeable around the plant, especially in still, warm weather. Primarily ornamental; double blooms conceal stamens, so it offers limited value for pollinating insects compared with simpler-flowered roses.
Rose hip characteristics
Due to the full, double blooms, hip set is usually sparse. When formed, hips are small, red, ellipsoid structures around 8–12 mm in diameter, adding occasional seasonal interest but not a dominant feature of the variety.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b). Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under normal conditions. No specific data available on heat or drought tolerance performance.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny site with reasonably well-drained soil. Recommended spacing: about 40 cm for bedding, 35 cm for hedging, 60 cm for specimens. Suitable for beds, parks and urban green spaces; works well in 40–50 litre containers with regular watering.
HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY offers fragrant repeat flowers, reliable disease resistance and long-lived own-root growth that settles steadily into family gardens, so You can plant with confidence and decide at Your ease if it suits Your space.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY – purple-white bedding floribunda rose - Rawlins
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Medium lilac, with a slight purplish tint on the inner side and a silvery‑whitish tone on the outer side.
Closed Bud:
Dark violet bud with a delicate silvery tint at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
When opening, the petals appear with a vivid purple upper surface and a pale whitish underside.
Full Bloom:
When fully open, mid-lilac petals are visible, with a purplish shade inside and a silvery-whitish sheen on the outside.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Before wilting, the purple shade lightens, fading to a pinky‑lilac pastel at the edge.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the mid purple–crimson hue gradually lightens and, before the bloom fades, the edges pale to a pink‑lilac pastel.
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.
