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 colour blend.
– Upright shrub with strong, medium height growth.
– Remontant, flowers generously a second time.
– Medium disease resistance, winter-hardy to H7.
– Semi-double blooms support visiting pollinators.
– Special feature: Mild fruity-spicy fragrance adds charm without overwhelming other scents.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,20 £
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Strange Brew – red-yellow bedding floribunda rose – Matthews
Colour lovers and cottage-garden enthusiasts will appreciate Strange Brew’s unusual brown-orange blooms, which shift through copper, cinnamon and creamy tones for extended interest from early summer well into autumn, even in exposed gardens where strong winds and rain are part of everyday weather. Its upright yet manageable habit suits typical British front gardens and compact borders, forming a medium-height shrub that works as both a feature and a backdrop. As an own-root plant it matures steadily, rewarding you with year-on-year longevity, dependable structure and easy regeneration after pruning, so ongoing care stays reassuringly simple. With consistent moisture and a touch of feed, you can enjoy the natural progression of a well-rooted young plant in its first season, developing more generous top growth in the second and reaching its full ornamental expression by the third season.
Freshly opened Strange Brew flower, showing burnt orange outer petals and an ochre-yellow centre.
Strange Brew before fading, showing muted cinnamon-yellow and copper-red tones.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal shrub
Planted as a single shrub near the entrance or along a path, Strange Brew’s shifting brown-orange to cinnamon-yellow flowers create an eye-catching focal point without overwhelming a modest space, ideal for giving a typical front garden an individual look with minimal design effort for the style-conscious beginner.
Small bedding groups (3–5 plants)
In a small bed or border, clusters of 3–5 plants at the recommended spacing form a coherent, upright mass that flowers repeatedly, so you gain a full-looking display from a limited footprint while keeping maintenance to deadheading and basic feeding for the time-poor homeowner.
Mixed cottage-style borders
The semi-double, medium-sized flowers blend well with perennials and traditional cottage favourites, adding a warm, vintage tone that ties together creams, purples and soft blues, giving an established border gentle structure and romance without needing complex planting plans for the cottage-garden lover.
Family back garden feature bed
Used in a small island bed or at the back of a low planting, its 130–170 cm height offers enough presence to stand out from the lawn while staying manageable to prune and shape, so you can keep the garden tidy and inviting around children’s play spaces for the busy family.
Informal short hedge or line
Planted in a loose line at 60–70 cm distances, Strange Brew forms an airy, flowering screen that helps define boundaries or frame a path, with own-root stability supporting long-term structure so you avoid frequent replacements and complicated rejuvenation work for the practical planner.
Large containers on patios (40–50 litres)
In a generously sized 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, this upright floribunda provides vertical colour on terraces or small paved gardens, allowing you to enjoy its changing tones and mild fragrance where space is tight and beds are impractical for the urban gardener.
Low-input decorative rose bed
With medium disease resistance and moderate heat tolerance, this variety suits well-prepared beds where watering is managed sensibly during dry spells, helping you keep pesticide use low while still enjoying reliable flowering through a typical British summer for the environmentally-aware owner.
Wildlife-friendly ornamental corner
The semi-double flower form offers accessible stamens for visiting bees, and the modest red hips add autumn interest, making it a good candidate for a small, attractive wildlife corner that still looks orderly and intentional in a family setting for the nature-conscious beginner.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE RUSTIC MIX – Combine Strange Brew with lavender, catmint and soft pink or cream roses to echo classic cottage borders with warm, rusty highlights – ideal for romantically inclined front-garden owners.
WARM TONAL BED – Plant in groups with apricot perennials, bronze grasses and terracotta pots nearby to emphasise its burnt-orange and cinnamon shades – suited to homeowners seeking a coordinated, easy-care colour scheme.
STRUCTURED PATH EDGE – Line a front path with evenly spaced plants, underplanted with low evergreen candytuft for neat definition and season-long colour – good for those wanting tidy impact without complex design.
PATIO STATEMENT POT – Use a single plant in a 40–50 litre clay container with silver foliage such as lavender cotton to highlight the unusual flower tones – perfect for balcony and courtyard gardeners.
FAMILY PLAY-GARDEN FOCUS – Place a small group beside a lawn, softened with airy white verbena and groundcover herbs, to create a bright yet robust feature near seating or play areas – ideal for busy young families.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose, registered as MATtbre, traded as Strange Brew Bedding rose MATtbre; exhibition floribunda and shrub rose category, verified cultivar authenticity for consumer garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Bob Matthews, Matthews Nurseries Ltd., New Zealand; introduced in the United Kingdom by C & K Jones in 2012, with parentage not published by the breeder.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub habit, around 130–170 cm tall and 85–115 cm wide, moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage with reddish young growth, medium prickling with moderately thorny stems.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals, medium flower size on cluster-flowering trusses; remontant, with a generous second flush when spent blooms are removed regularly through the season.
Colour data and phenology
Deep burnt orange to rust-brown outer petals with ochre-yellow inner tones; rusty buds lighten under strong sun to creamy hues, fading through cinnamon yellow with copper-red edges before petals drop.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild but noticeable fragrance with a fruity, spicy character; scent is best appreciated at close range on warm, still days, contributing a subtle sensory layer without dominating nearby seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Produces small, spherical red hips in moderate numbers, around 6–10 mm in diameter; hips offer additional late-season interest and a discreet wildlife resource without heavy self-seeding issues.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to around -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, with moderate heat and drought tolerance when watering is managed.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny sites for abundant flowering; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection, regular deadheading and balanced feeding, spaced 60–110 cm apart depending on use and planting density.
Strange Brew Bedding rose MATtbre offers distinctive colour, dependable repeat flowering and adaptable garden use, while its own-root form supports long-term, resilient growth; a thoughtful choice if you value character with manageable care.
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
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 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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