Vibrant, rich orange shade with a subtle reddish undertone. - flowerbed floribunda rose - barely noticeable, subtly scented rose - classic, rose character
– Vibrant, rich orange blooms with great colour hold.
– Reliable, remontant flowering for long display.
– Bushy, upright habit with glossy dark foliage.
– Proven garden performance with top UK awards.
– Moderately hardy to around –20 °C winters.
– Special feature: Forms decorative orange-red hips extending autumn interest.
Safe delivery – Environmentally conscious choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,00 £
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CHRISTCHURCH™ – orange bedding floribunda rose – Fryer
Vibrant and compact, CHRISTCHURCH™ brings reliable colour to smaller British gardens, forming a bushy, upright floribunda that flowers generously in tidy clusters all season. Its orange blooms keep their brightness even in strong sun, while the semi-double form offers an appealing, classic rose look with easy access for light grooming and cutting. As a pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL own-root plant, it settles in securely, steadily building a long-lived shrub that regrows well after pruning and recovers from weather knocks. Ideal for low-fuss front gardens where you need dependable impact from a modest footprint, it is equally at home in mixed cottage borders or larger containers from 40–50 litres. Over time it moves naturally from strong roots, to fuller shoots, to complete display, giving you predictable structure and blossom with only straightforward seasonal care, even in gardens exposed to regular coastal breezes and showers. Award-winning reliability and medium maintenance needs suit busy beginners who still want a smart, floriferous finish around the house.
Christchurch™ shows cupped, semi-double orange flowers with a raised centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bed along a path or drive
The compact, bushy habit and medium height create a neat, structured line of colour without overwhelming a small front garden. Vibrant orange clusters stand out against brick or gravel, while dense foliage keeps the planting looking full between flushes. Own-root vigour supports a stable line of plants that can be refreshed by simple pruning, ideal for busy homeowners
Small mixed cottage-style border
The rich orange flowers bring warmth and contrast to classic cottage companions such as dwarf iris, creeping phlox or low gypsophila, weaving easily among perennials without taking too much space. Floribunda clustering keeps colour going through summer, so the border looks lively even when perennials come and go, giving confidence to aesthetics-focused beginners
Low-maintenance edging for lawns and patios
Planted at edging distances, the upright, floriferous bushes define lawn edges or patio margins with clear structure and seasonal interest. Moderate maintenance means a single annual prune and regular deadheading are usually enough for a clean finish, suiting those who prefer straightforward tasks over complex regimes, especially time-pressed gardeners
Feature group of 3–5 plants in a focal bed
Grouping several plants together creates a concentrated orange focal point that reads clearly from the street or house windows. Award recognition and solid colour retention ensure consistent performance year after year, while own-root durability underpins long-term structure in the same spot, reassuring long-range planners
Large containers on terraces or paved front gardens
In 40–50 litre containers or larger, the moderate size and upright habit are easy to manage, giving plenty of flowers without overwhelming the pot. This suits small urban plots or paved front gardens where soil is limited, offering a classic rose presence with accessible care steps for urban balcony owners
Partially shaded side return or narrow strip
Good tolerance of partial shade lets it flower reliably where sun is limited for part of the day, such as between houses or beside taller shrubs. Own-root resilience and progressive development from roots to full ornamental performance mean it settles steadily even in these tighter spaces, supporting practical beginners
Informal low hedge or boundary line
Regular spacing at hedge distances creates a low, flowering ribbon that softens fences or divides areas within the garden. The bushy, upright structure responds well to simple annual shaping, and as plants age on their own roots they maintain a balanced outline, rewarding light but consistent care from family gardeners
Exposed beds in breezy or rainy positions
Sturdy, upright growth and dense foliage help the bush hold together in changeable British weather, while the well-retained flower colour looks fresh even after showers and wind typical of coastal-influenced sites and unsettled seasons. Over time the own-root framework anchors more firmly in the soil, increasing stability for coastal homeowners
Styling ideas
Cottage contrast – Underplant CHRISTCHURCH™ with creeping phlox and dwarf iris for a soft-edged, low meadow feel around a path – ideal for colour-loving cottage gardeners
Smart frontage – Use a double row along a driveway, pairing with clipped box or low ornamental grasses to balance formal structure and bright flowers – suited to neat, design-conscious owners
Potted accent – Plant a single shrub in a 50-litre terracotta pot and surround with trailing thyme for year-round texture and easy upkeep – perfect for small urban terraces
Warm border – Combine with peach, cream and soft yellow perennials to echo the rose’s orange tones as they mature, creating a harmonious, long-season display – for harmony-seeking planners
Family corner – Group 3 plants in a compact bed near a seating area so children and visitors enjoy the vibrant blooms up close with simple, teachable care – appealing to family-focused gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose; registered as FRYleyeca, marketed as CHRISTCHURCH™ Bedding rose FRYleyeca, also known under the ARS exhibition name Super Trouper in some show contexts.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Gareth Fryer at Fryer’s Nurseries Ltd. in the United Kingdom, with breeding work completed in 2008; first introduced commercially via Matthews Nurseries Ltd. in New Zealand in 2009.
Awards and recognition
Holds multiple UK distinctions: Gold Standard Award 2009, Novelty Rose of the Year 2010, Glasgow Lord Provost’s Cup 2011, and the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2012 for garden performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Forms a bushy, upright shrub about 70–100 cm tall and 65–95 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness, making a compact yet substantial presence in beds and borders.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped blooms with a pronounced central rise, typically 13–25 petals, medium-sized at 1.5–2.75 inches, carried in clustered inflorescences and repeating strongly with an abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Displays vibrant, rich orange flowers with a subtle reddish undertone; buds open deep orange-red, then slowly soften to yellowish-peach tints at the petal edges, with very good resistance to fading in sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Offers a classic rose character fragrance but at a very light intensity, best appreciated at close range; scent is subtle enough not to dominate small seating areas or confined front garden spaces.
Hip characteristics
After flowering, can form moderately abundant spherical hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red, adding a modest seasonal interest if some spent blooms are left untrimmed in late summer.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately –21 to –18 °C, RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3; disease resistance is moderate, with average tolerance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust under typical garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, edging, containers, parks and urban green spaces; performs best with regular watering in dry spells, seasonal feeding, and routine deadheading plus annual pruning to maintain shape and bloom.
CHRISTCHURCH™ offers compact, bushy growth, vibrant long-lasting orange flowers and dependable repeat performance on a durable own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice for those planning a long-lived, low-fuss rose feature.
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 pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part 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.
