The Fairy Rose
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy')
The Fairy Rose (Rosa 'The Fairy') is a charming, low-growing polyantha rose that produces a profusion of soft pink blooms throughout the growing season. Also known simply as The Fairy, this classic variety is treasured for its exceptional flower coverage, graceful mounding habit, and adaptability to a wide range of garden settings, from formal borders to casual cottage landscapes.
Distinctive Features
This compact shrub reaches 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, forming a spreading mound densely covered with small, double, rose-pink blooms. Flowers appear in large clusters from early summer to frost and fade gracefully to lighter pink as they age. The foliage is small, glossy, and medium green, offering a fine texture that complements its heavy bloom. The Fairy is known for its strong disease resistance and consistent reblooming without deadheading.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained loam or garden soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; benefits from deep watering during dry spells
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Ideal Uses
- Focal point in low perennial borders or edging
- Massed groundcover in larger landscape beds
- Containers or raised planters in sunny areas
- Mixed cottage garden or informal settings
- Accent along walkways, patios, or retaining walls
Low Maintenance Care
- Prune lightly in spring to shape and encourage new growth
- Deadheading not required but may enhance appearance
- Mulch annually to preserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Apply balanced rose fertilizer in spring and midsummer
- Monitor for occasional aphids or mildew in humid areas
Why Choose The Fairy Rose
- Delicate double blooms in continuous clusters
- Compact, spreading habit perfect for small spaces
- Strong disease resistance and reliable rebloom
- Versatile in both formal and informal garden styles
- An elegant, soft-colored focal point with lasting impact
The Fairy Rose brings long-lasting, low-maintenance beauty to any landscape with its abundant pink flowers and graceful habit�making it a reliable focal point for edging, containers, or mass plantings.
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