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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

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') — although once established; providing a continuous display of color in zones 4 through 9, image 53
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — providing a continuous display of color in zones 4 through 9; although once established, image 48
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Each double bloom measures approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter; shrub for full or half, image 49
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — making it a low-maintenance option for the busy gardener; it exhibits notable drought, image 51
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — notably against black spot and mildew; typically reaching a mature height of between 2 to 3 feet with a similar, image 50
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — or as a border along walkways where its charming blooms can be enjoyed up close; each double bloom measures, image 56
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — in mass plantings for a dramatic effect; hardy and disease-resistant, it thrives in well-drained soil and full, image 55
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — pink flowers in the garden; this perennial reaches up to 3 feet in height, with a spread of 4 feet, creating a, image 58
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — it exhibits notable drought tolerance.<br><br>Incorporate this rose into a landscape design as a ground cover, image 54
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — To encourage continued flowering, deadhead spent blooms regularly; or as a border along walkways where its, image 57
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, image 62
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — shrub with pink blooms; notably against black spot and mildew, image 59
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, image 61
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, image 63
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — shrub for full or half; to encourage continued flowering, deadhead spent blooms regularly, image 60
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Typically reaching a mature height of between 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread; this variety is a delightful, image 67
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — This variety is a delightful choice for adding a touch of whimsy to any garden design; shrub with pink blooms, image 66
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — The Rosa 'The Fairy' is an enchanting polyantha shrub rose known for its prolific blooming habit and petite; it, image 65
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, image 64
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — providing a continuous display of color in zones 4 through 9; although once established, image 68
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — making it a low-maintenance option for the busy gardener; it exhibits notable drought, image 71
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — It prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil with regular watering; rosa 'The Fairy', image 72
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — notably against black spot and mildew; typically reaching a mature height of between 2 to 3 feet with a similar, image 70
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') — Each double bloom measures approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter; shrub for full or half, image 69

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