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 rusty orange and ochre-yellow blooms.
– Reliable repeat flowering with good second flush.
– Upright, medium-tall habit for beds and borders.
– Medium disease resistance, hardy to RHS H7.
– Semi-double flowers support visiting pollinators.
– Special feature: Gentle fruity-spicy fragrance adds refinement to mass plantings.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
17,90 £
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Strange Brew – bedding floribunda rose (own-root, 2-litre)
With its unusual brown-orange blooms and calmly upright habit, Strange Brew creates a feeling of balance in compact London front gardens and shared family spaces, even where heavy clay soils need thoughtful drainage and regular rainwater collects after a storm. Clustered, semi-double flowers open their centres for visiting bees, offering quietly sustainable colour from early summer well into autumn, while a mild fruity-spicy scent drifts at nose height along narrow paths. As an own-root rose it is bred for long lifespan, regenerating reliably from its base and keeping an even shape without complex pruning, so you can enjoy a relaxed, low-input experience. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second it builds framework shoots, and by the third year it settles into full ornamental value with generous repeat flowering. Its medium disease resistance supports easy-care gardening, especially where you prefer minimal spraying, and its adaptable size suits both borders and large 40–50 litre containers that catch soft rainwater from roofs and downpipes.
Freshly opened flower of Strange Brew, showing dark burnt orange outer petals and a medium ochre-yellow centre.
Strange Brew rose in the pre-fading stage, showing cinnamon-yellow tones with copper-red edging.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden statement rose
An upright, floribunda habit and rusty orange to cinnamon-yellow tones make Strange Brew a distinctive focal point near the front door without overwhelming a modest plot; its repeat flowering keeps kerb appeal steady for busy homeowners.
Pollinator-friendly mixed border
Semi-double, cluster-flowered heads expose pollen-rich stamens, encouraging bees while still offering good colour impact, so you gain wildlife interest and ornamental value together, especially when underplanted with herbs for urban nature-lovers.
Low-input family bed on clay soil
Own-root robustness and medium disease resistance suit family spaces where time is limited; once drainage is improved, it copes well with typical British wet spells and blustery days in exposed suburbs for practical gardeners.
Large container on terrace or balcony
Its moderate height and upright shape suit a 40–50 litre pot, where roots have room to develop and rainwater can be collected from downpipes, supporting greener watering habits for sustainability-minded residents.
Small hedge or informal boundary
Planted at hedge spacing, Strange Brew knits into a semi-transparent screen, its dark green foliage and changing flower tones lending privacy without heaviness, ideal along paths or between gardens for neighbourly households.
Long-season colour focus bed
Generous repeat flowering and good height build a vertical layer of colour above low perennials, delivering interest from early flush to autumn fade with only light deadheading needed for time-poor beginners.
Feature rose in “girly” urban scheme
The unusual burnt orange and ochre blend partners elegantly with soft pinks, mauves and silver foliage, creating a sophisticated yet playful look that stays tidy and manageable for style-conscious city gardeners.
Long-lived specimen for evolving gardens
As an own-root shrub, it can regenerate from its base if cut back hard or after damage, building a stable framework over years while maintaining flowering performance for forward-planning garden owners.
Styling ideas
Terrace-Showstopper – Place Strange Brew in a 50 litre container with trailing Nepeta and soft pink pelargoniums for a relaxed, colourful seating area – ideal for balcony and roof-terrace users.
Girly-Contrast – Combine its burnt orange blooms with pale blush roses, airy Verbena and white Iberis to create a playful yet refined frontage – perfect for those softening hard urban facades.
Clay-Border – In heavier soils, lift with compost, then mix Strange Brew with lavender cotton and ornamental grasses – suited to homeowners greening small front gardens.
Pollinator-Path – Line a narrow path with Strange Brew at intervals, underplanting with sage and thyme to guide bees and visitors alike – attractive to wildlife-friendly families.
Autumn-Drama – Let its fading cinnamon-yellow tones play against dusky sedums and dark heucheras for late-season richness – appealing to gardeners who enjoy extended autumn colour.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose; Registered cultivar name MATtbre; trade name Strange Brew; exhibition floribunda and shrub rose categories, marketed as Strange Brew – red-yellow bedding floribunda rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Bob Matthews, Matthews Nurseries Ltd., New Zealand; breeding year 2012; introduced in the United Kingdom by C & K Jones for garden and bedding use in temperate regions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, moderately dense shrub reaching about 130–170 cm in height and 85–115 cm spread; dark green, slightly glossy foliage with reddish young leaves; moderately thorny, suited to beds and specimen planting.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with approximately 13–25 petals; medium-sized clusters on branching stems; remontant habit with a generous second flush; regular deadheading recommended to support continuous flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Outer petals deep burnt orange to rust brown, inner petals ochre yellow; tones lighten under strong sun to creamy shades, then fade towards dull cinnamon yellow with copper-red edges, providing evolving colour through each bloom stage.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild but noticeable fruity, spicy scent, best appreciated at close range in still air; subtle enough for seating areas yet adding sensory interest when used near paths or entrances during peak flowering periods.
Hip characteristics
Produces small, spherical red hips approximately 6–10 mm across in moderate quantities; hips may contribute additional late-season interest if spent blooms are not removed after the main flowering period.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7, hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C and USDA zone 6b; medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; moderate heat and drought tolerance, needing watering during extended dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers sunny positions with improved soil structure; recommended spacings: 70 cm for bedding, 60 cm for hedging, 110 cm as specimen; suggested planting density 2.0–2.4 plants/m² depending on layout and design.
Strange Brew combines long-season colour, pollinator-friendly semi-double flowers and upright structure with the resilience of an own-root shrub rose, making it a thoughtful choice if you value durable, low-fuss planting.
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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Company details
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