Intense crimson-pink with a delicate lilac veil on the petal edges. - bedding floribunda rose - mild, restrained scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Lively purple-pink blooms with lilac tones
– Reliable remontant flowering through the season
– Bushy habit with dense, glossy dark foliage
– Good winter hardiness down to RHS H7
– Mild, fresh–fruity fragrance adds refinement
– Special feature: Decorative red hips extend garden interest into autumn.
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The Oddfellows Rose® – purple-pink bedding floribunda rose – Fryer
Colour lovers looking for an easy, reliable rose will appreciate The Oddfellows Rose®, a bushy floribunda that quickly becomes a neat, medium-height feature in small beds and front gardens. Its clusters of vibrant crimson‑pink blooms, lightly veiled with lilac, lend a smart yet romantic cottage feel from early summer onwards, while the semi-double flowers are naturally inviting to visiting pollinators. Bred in Cheshire for British gardens, it copes well in changeable weather and, given decent drainage, settles into heavy or lighter soils to form a durable, long-lived bush. The own-root plant builds itself up steadily – roots in the first year, fuller shoots in the second, and by the third season a balanced, ornamental shrub that offers dependable flowering and moderate, manageable care needs. Dark, glossy foliage provides a handsome backdrop, and the mild, fruity fragrance and red autumn hips add extra interest without demanding complex pruning or specialist techniques.
Semi-double flowers with 13–25 petals and a visible centre.
Cupped, semi-double blooms of The Oddfellows Rose®.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bed by the path
The medium, bushy habit forms a tidy, upright mound that frames a front path without overwhelming smaller spaces. Clustered crimson-pink flowers read strongly from the pavement, offering classic kerb appeal with minimal complexity for beginners.
Small mixed border with perennials
Strong, shifting purple-pink tones blend easily with cottage perennials and grasses, giving you a long season of colour from one reliable base plant. The dense dark foliage knits planting together so borders look finished even for aesthetics-focused gardeners.
Low informal flowering hedge
Planted at hedge spacing, the upright, branching framework links into a loose, continuous line of colour. It remains compact enough for easy trimming, so you can define boundaries or screen bins and oil tanks without advanced pruning skills for busy households.
Small group planting in a lawn island bed
Groups of three to five plants quickly read as one substantial, floriferous shrub, ideal for a simple lawn island that stays interesting all summer. Own-root growth keeps the shape stable over years, giving a long-lived focal point for homeowners.
Container planting on a sunny patio (large pot)
In a sturdy 40–50 litre container with good compost, the compact yet bushy structure and steady repeat bloom give a strong patio feature without needing continual reshaping. This suits those wanting seasonal impact near seating areas for urban gardens.
Family play garden border
Moderate prickles and a non-towering height make it easier to place at the back or middle of a family border, giving flowers children can enjoy without dominating play space. Its durable framework stands up to everyday garden life for family users.
Rain-exposed coastal or open sites
Bred as a bedding floribunda, its clusters tolerate breezy, showery weather, keeping the display going through unsettled spells provided the soil is reasonably free-draining and not waterlogged, which suits exposed plots for coastal gardeners.
Wildlife-friendly ornamental corner
Semi-double blossoms offer accessible pollen to visiting insects, and modest crops of red hips follow for birds, adding subtle wildlife value without turning the area into a purely wild patch. This balances neatness and nature for cottage-style planters.
Styling ideas
Cottage-edged – Line a front path with The Oddfellows Rose® interplanted with lavender and lady’s mantle for a soft, frothy cottage border – ideal for homeowners wanting charm from low-maintenance structure.
Colour-focus – Combine its crimson-pink clusters with white gaura and silvery artemisia in a small bed to highlight the flower colour shifts – suited to design-conscious but time-poor gardeners.
Mixed-bedding – Use it with compact salvias and geraniums in a rectangular bed to create a long-flowering, easy-care patch that looks full from spring to autumn – perfect for straightforward family gardens.
Pot-feature – Plant a single rose into a 50 litre terracotta container and underplant with trailing thyme for a structured yet simple patio focal point – good for balconies, courtyards and small urban spaces.
Wildlife-hue – Place near nepeta, hardy geraniums and a small ornamental grass to draw in pollinators, then enjoy the red hips in autumn – appealing to those who like subtle wildlife support within a tidy plot.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as FRYriviera, marketed as The Oddfellows Rose® Bedding rose FRYriviera, exhibition name The Oddfellows Rose, commemorating 200 years of the Oddfellows society.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Gareth Fryer of Fryer’s Roses, Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom; introduced in 2011, with parentage not publicly documented and selection made specifically for garden bedding use.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, medium-height shrub reaching about 95–125 cm tall and 60–90 cm wide, slightly thorny, with dense, dark green glossy foliage providing good ground cover and a coherent, upright outline.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cupped, medium-sized flowers (approximately 1.5–2.75 inches), carried in clusters on floribunda-style sprays, with around 13–25 petals and strong remontant behaviour with a plentiful second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Intense crimson-pink with lilac veiling; ARS Mb, RHS 67B outer and 65A inner, gradually fading to a mauve-lilac tinge towards the end of flowering, giving varied tonal interest over the life of each bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild but noticeable scent with a fresh, fruity character; fragrance is present at close range without dominating nearby seating areas, suiting those who like a gentle rather than overpowering rose aroma.
Hip characteristics
Produces spherical red hips around 7–13 mm in diameter, borne in moderate quantities after flowering, extending ornamental interest into autumn and offering some seasonal food and colour for garden wildlife.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately –26 to –23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 4, USDA 5b), with moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; may require occasional preventive care in humid, disease-prone seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions; recommended spacings 55 cm for mass bedding, 45 cm for hedging and 85 cm as a specimen; planting densities around 3.6–4.2 plants/m² depending on square or hexagonal layouts.
The Oddfellows Rose® offers vibrant cluster blooms, a bushy long-lived form and manageable care needs on its own roots, making it a dependable choice for those planning a straightforward, attractive family garden.
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
Meaning of Cultivar Name:
The name was given to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Oddfellows (Independent Order of Oddfellows) friendly society.
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 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.
