Medium lilac, with a slight purplish tint on the inner side and a silvery‑whitish tone on the outer side. - bedding floribunda rose - strong, long-lasting scented rose - classically rose-scented
– Striking purple‑white flowers in generous clusters.
– Strong, long‑lasting classic rose fragrance.
– Excellent disease resistance for low‑care beds.
– Upright, bushy form for structured planting.
– Hardy to H7, ideal for Irish winters.
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Low-impact landscaping – Naturalistic style
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HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY – purple-white bedding floribunda rose - Rawlins
HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY brings a touch of cottage charm to small Irish gardens, with richly coloured lilac-and-silver blooms that glow in soft evening light and release a strong, classic rose perfume. This upright, bushy floribunda is naturally healthy, bred for reliable disease resistance so You can enjoy flowers without constant spraying or fuss. It is especially suited to damp, maritime gardens where regular showers and mild summers meet gentle breezes off the Atlantic, yet it still repeats generously from early summer into autumn. Own-root plants settle in steadily and, with simple planting and light pruning, reward You over the first three years as roots strengthen, shoots fill out and the display reaches full abundance. Ideal for narrow Dublin front gardens, small beds and relaxed, “girly” borders, it creates a softly textured backdrop for pale perennials and herbs. With double, cluster-flowered heads on medium-tall stems, it works beautifully as a hedge or in groups, giving structure without overwhelming a family plot. Low maintenance and long lived, this rose is an easy favourite for busy home gardeners who still want romance and fragrance at the front door.
Huddersfield Choral Society in full bloom, showing its double flower form and dense centre.
Huddersfield Choral Society shows a cup-shaped, double bloom.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Cottage-style front garden border
The upright, bushy form and medium-tall height give enough presence for a traditional cottage-style border without taking over a modest space, while the lilac–purple blooms and strong scent provide daily enjoyment on short walks to the gate for fragrance-loving beginners.
Low-maintenance family flower bed
Robust resistance to black spot, mildew and rust keeps foliage clean in wet Irish seasons, reducing the need for spraying or frequent intervention even in years with high fungal pressure from frequent rainfall and soft temperatures for time-pressed urban householders.
Repeated-flowering seasonal focus point
As a solitary shrub at 60 cm spacing, it produces generous clusters of large, double flowers several times through the season, creating a reliable, eye-catching focal point from early summer well into autumn for those wanting colour without complex planning.
Romantic, “girly” mixed planting
The soft mid-lilac tones with silvery outer petals blend beautifully with pale pinks, creams and mauves, giving a romantic, feminine feel beside paths or patios and pairing well with cottage favourites like mock orange and daylilies for style-conscious home gardeners.
Informal low hedge along a path
Planted at around 35 cm apart, the upright, bushy habit forms a loose, flower-laden hedge that guides the eye and gently frames paths, producing scented walls of colour that are easy to trim and keep tidy for families seeking structure and charm.
Small bed in Dublin terraced front gardens
The moderate spread of 50–70 cm makes it ideal for compact, street-facing beds, where repeat flowering and strong perfume add impact from the pavement, offering maximum decorative value from a small footprint to busy city-dwelling newcomers.
Long-term, reliable garden framework
On its own roots, the plant develops steadily into a stable, long-lived shrub that can regenerate from the base if damaged and maintains its character year after year with modest care, suiting those who want dependable structure over time.
Large containers on patios or paved areas
Grown in a substantial container of at least 40–50 litres with good drainage, this floribunda offers a tall, floral accent where soil is limited, its fragrant clusters softening hard surfaces and bringing colour to paved yards for balcony and patio-focused gardeners.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE RIBBON – Plant a loose row along a low picket fence, underplant with lavender and catmint to echo the lilac tones – ideal for lovers of classic Irish cottage charm.
DOORWAY WELCOME – Place one or three shrubs near the front path with white mock orange behind for layered scent – perfect for homeowners wanting a fragrant front-garden greeting.
PASTEL PATCH – Combine with pale pink roses, soft grasses and cream daylilies in a small bed – suited to those seeking a gentle, “girly” pastel look.
PURPLE HEDGE – Line a short garden path with closely spaced plants to form a low, flowering hedge – great for families who want simple structure that still feels romantic.
PATIO SOLOIST – Grow one shrub in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the base – recommended for urban gardeners with limited soil but a love of fragrance.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, trade name Huddersfield Choral Society, exhibition name identical; own-root, container-grown garden form intended for decorative planting rather than show bench exhibition use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Ronnie Rawlins in the United Kingdom, breeding year 2011; parentage, breeding company and introduction details are not documented, but selection reflects modern landscape-rose reliability.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching roughly 95–125 cm in height with a 50–70 cm spread; moderately thorny stems and medium-density, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage give a full yet manageable structure.
Flower morphology
Large, 7–10 cm, double, cup-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, carried mainly in clusters; remontant flowering habit provides a generous second flush and continued flowering in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Medium lilac with purplish inner tones and silvery-whitish outer petals; colour lightens to pinky-lilac before fading, with dark violet buds; colour codes ARS M, RHS 155D outer and N78A inner.
Fragrance and aroma
Classically rose-scented flowers with strong, lasting perfume; fragrance noticeable on still days and in the evening, contributing significantly to sensory value in small gardens and seating areas.
Hip characteristics
Sparse hip set due to full, double flowers, but when present produces small, red, ellipsoid hips about 8–12 mm in diameter, offering modest late-season ornamental interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under normal garden conditions; winter hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C, corresponding to RHS H7 and USDA Zone 6b ratings.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with free-draining soil; plant 40 cm apart for bedding, 35 cm for hedging, 60 cm as specimens, and use 40–50 litre containers for long-term pot culture with consistent watering.
HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY offers strong fragrance, reliable repeat flowering and durable, own-root growth for years of easy enjoyment, making it a thoughtful choice for Irish cottage-style gardens and compact urban borders.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY – purple-white bedding floribunda rose - Rawlins
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Flower Colour:
Medium lilac, with a slight purplish tint on the inner side and a silvery‑whitish tone on the outer side.
Closed Bud:
Dark violet bud with a delicate silvery tint at the tip.
Freshly Opened Flower:
When opening, the petals appear with a vivid purple upper surface and a pale whitish underside.
Full Bloom:
When fully open, mid-lilac petals are visible, with a purplish shade inside and a silvery-whitish sheen on the outside.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Before wilting, the purple shade lightens, fading to a pinky‑lilac pastel at the edge.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening, the mid purple–crimson hue gradually lightens and, before the bloom fades, the edges pale to a pink‑lilac pastel.
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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