Intense crimson-pink with a delicate lilac veil on the petal edges. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, restrained scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Sophisticated crimson‑pink blooms with lilac veiling
– Bushy, medium‑tall habit for structured beds
– Dense, glossy dark foliage for rich contrast
– Remontant flowering with generous second flush
– Hardy to −26 °C, suitable for colder sites Special feature: Decorative red hips extend garden interest into autumn.
The Oddfellows Rose® – purple-pink bedding floribunda rose – FRYriviera
If You are dreaming of a lively yet easy garden rose, The Oddfellows Rose® gives You bushy, medium-height plants that fit beautifully into typical Irish family gardens. Its dense, glossy foliage and semi-double, cluster-flowering heads create a refined purple-pink display, with blooms that shift from rich crimson-pink to a soft lilac veil at the petal edges. Expect a dependable, remontant flowering habit that carries colour from early summer into autumn, even where frequent rain and cool winds combine with heavier clay soils that need a bit of drainage care. The mild, fresh-fruity fragrance suits front paths and seating areas, while the compact, 95–125 cm bushy habit works equally well in beds, small groups or generous containers of at least 40–50 litres. As an own-root plant, it establishes steadily – roots in year one, strong shoots in year two, then full ornamental impact by year three – giving You a long-lived, reliable feature without complicated maintenance.
Semi-double blooms with 13–25 petals and an open centre.
The Oddfellows Rose® in cupped, semi-double bloom.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bed along a path
Remontant, semi-double clusters give a steady flush of flowers through the season, so the front of Your home keeps its colour without constant replacements or fiddly care, well suited to busy hobby gardeners and beginners.
Small group planting (1–5 plants) near the entrance
The bushy, medium-height structure forms a compact, upright mound that is easy to read in smaller spaces, bringing a composed, welcoming look to entrances for homeowners who want order without complex design, ideal for families.
Colour accent in mixed cottage-style border
The sophisticated purple-pink with lilac veiling blends harmoniously with perennials and grasses, giving a romantic cottage feel that looks considered rather than fussy, perfect for those seeking charm with low decision-making effort, including newcomers.
Urban garden with limited time for care
Moderate disease resistance and a standard maintenance need mean ordinary feeding, watering and the odd tidy-up are generally enough, suiting people who want a good show without specialist routines, especially time-pressed owners.
Large container on patio or balcony
Its dense foliage and medium spread fill a 40–50 litre pot attractively, giving vertical interest and colour on patios or balconies where soil is poor or space is tight, an accessible way into rose growing for urban gardeners.
Pollinator-friendly family seating area
Semi-double flowers with visible centres offer moderate appeal for bees and other visitors, adding life and movement around seating or play spaces while still looking refined, a gentle ecological bonus appreciated by nature-loving households.
Low-maintenance edging in sunny front garden
Prefers full sun and copes well where Atlantic breezes meet heavier soils, provided basic drainage is in place, so edging lines stay colourful with only routine care, reassuring for coastal and exposed-site residents.
Long-term, stable feature in family garden
As an own-root floribunda, it rebuilds naturally from its base, forming its mature shape in situ and offering a long lifespan and stable display with simple pruning, giving confidence that the planting will endure for many years.
Decorating ideas
Cottage Welcome Curve – Plant a gentle sweep by your front path, interweaving with white daisies and blue nepeta for a soft, storybook entrance – ideal for romantic-style lovers who want easy charm.
Urban Patio Focus – Use one plant in a 50 litre terracotta pot, underplant with trailing thyme and silver helichrysum for a neat, low-care focal point – suited to balcony and small-terrace dwellers.
Colour-Rich Bed Edge – Line a sunny border edge with a spaced row and back it with lavender and compact hydrangeas for a structured yet colourful frame – good for families wanting tidy, reliable flower lines.
Relaxed Mixed Border – Combine with verbena, ornamental grasses and Euphorbia ‘Fens Ruby’ to echo its crimson-pink hues in a loose, naturalistic planting – perfect for those favouring a soft, meadow-like feel.
Classic Front-Garden Trio – Plant three in a triangle near the entrance, with rosemary and dwarf honeysuckle as evergreen partners, for year-round shape and summer colour – ideal for busy homeowners seeking simple impact.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose, registered as FRYriviera. Trade name: The Oddfellows Rose® Bedding rose FRYriviera. American Rose Society exhibition name: The Oddfellows Rose. Part of the bedding rose collection.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Gareth Fryer, Fryer’s Roses, Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom. Introduced in 2011 in the UK by Fryer’s Roses and Fryer’s Nurseries Ltd. Parentage is not recorded.
Growth and structure
Bushy, medium-height shrub reaching about 95–125 cm tall with a 60–90 cm spread. Dense, dark green, glossy foliage, slightly thorny shoots. Suited to bedding, hedging, and small group or solitary use.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped blooms with around 13–25 petals produced in clusters. Medium flower size approximately 1.5–2.75 inches. Repeat flowering with a particularly plentiful second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology
Intense crimson-pink with a delicate lilac veil on petal edges. Buds are deep crimson-pink, shading to purple. Colour fades moderately, developing mauve-lilac tones as blooms age, giving varied, lively displays.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, fresh, fruity scent that is noticeable at close range without dominating nearby seating areas. Suitable for paths and terraces where a subtle, pleasant fragrance is preferred over strong perfume.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces spherical red hips in moderate quantities, about 7–13 mm across. Hips add autumn interest if spent flowers are left on the plant rather than deadheaded, contributing subtle seasonal structure.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b). Disease resistance is moderate to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from basic good practice in wet, humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with well-drained soil. Medium maintenance; occasional disease and pest control may be required. Recommended spacing: 55 cm for mass bedding, 45 cm for hedging, 85 cm as a solitary plant.
The Oddfellows Rose® offers rich purple-pink colour, a bushy, medium-height habit and dependable repeat flowering, while its own-root nature supports long life and easy recovery, making it a reassuring choice if You would like a reliable, elegant rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
THE ODDFELLOWS ROSE® – purple-pink bedding floribunda rose - Fryer
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, 13–25‑petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators, with the semi-double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limiting their appeal compared with simple blooms.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
It is considered partially pollinator-friendly due to its semi-double flowers.
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.
