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The Fairy Rose

Rosa 'The Fairy'

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Overview

Rosa 'The Fairy' is a diminutive Polyantha shrub rose, valued for its profusion of small, pale pink double blooms. Hardy and disease-resistant, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. This perennial reaches up to 3 feet in height, with a spread of 4 feet, creating a dense, bushy groundcover. Ideal for borders and low hedges, it entices with a long flowering season from late spring to frost.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Climate Temperate
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Rosa 'The Fairy' is a diminutive Polyantha shrub rose
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Ideal for borders and low hedges, it entices with a long flowering season from late spring to frostThe Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Rosa 'The Fairy' is a diminutive Polyantha shrub roseThe Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Hardy and disease-resistant, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sunThe Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — The Rosa 'The Fairy' is an enchanting polyantha shrub rose known for its prolific blooming habit and petiteThe Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Each double bloom measures approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameterThe Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — This variety is a delightful choice for adding a touch of whimsy to any garden design+86

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — This perennial reaches up to 3 feet in height, with a spread of 4 feet, creating a dense, bushy groundcover
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Ideal for borders and low hedges, it entices with a long flowering season from late spring to frost
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Rosa 'The Fairy' is a diminutive Polyantha shrub rose
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Hardy and disease-resistant, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — The Rosa 'The Fairy' is an enchanting polyantha shrub rose known for its prolific blooming habit and petite
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Each double bloom measures approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — This variety is a delightful choice for adding a touch of whimsy to any garden design
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — providing a continuous display of color in zones 4 through 9
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — notably against black spot and mildew
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — making it a low-maintenance option for the busy gardener
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Typically reaching a mature height of between 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — To encourage continued flowering, deadhead spent blooms regularly
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — although once established
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — it exhibits notable drought tolerance.<br><br>Incorporate this rose into a landscape design as a ground cover
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — or as a border along walkways where its charming blooms can be enjoyed up close
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — in mass plantings for a dramatic effect
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — It prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil with regular watering
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Rosa 'The Fairy' is a diminutive Polyantha shrub rose; ideal for borders and low hedges, it entices with a long flowering
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Hardy and disease-resistant, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun; making it a low-maintenance option for the busy
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — shrub with pink blooms
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — pink flowers in the garden
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — shrub for full or half
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Ideal for borders and low hedges, it entices with a long flowering season from late spring to frost; the Rosa 'The Fairy'
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — This perennial reaches up to 3 feet in height, with a spread of 4 feet, creating a dense, bushy groundcover; pink flowers

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