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Rose The Fairy

The Fairyu Rose

The Fairy rose (Rosa ‘The Fairy’) is a compact, bushy shrub covered in clusters of small double pink flowers. The blooms can fade toward pale blush in summer and offer little or no fragrance.

A long flowering season and small glossy leaves make it useful for low hedges, border groups, or containers. Once established, it tolerates some drought, although steady moisture supports a fuller display.

Grow in sun or partial shade with well-drained soil and regular water during establishment. Use light pruning in late winter or early spring and protect the crown in severe winter conditions.

Size
• Height: 2.5–3 ft
• Width: 2–3 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 5a–11b

Best Uses
• Border
• Container
• Ground Cover

Plant type
Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub, Rose
Height
2.5-3 ft
Width
2-3 ft
Hardiness zones
5a–11b
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Fall, Summer
Flower color
Pink
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies
Soil
Acidic, Clay, Humus rich, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy
Landscape use
Border, Container, Ground Cover
Shape
Arching, Dense
Fruit
No
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No