The Fairy
Polyantha
Origin -
Bentall, 1932
Parentage - 'Paul Crampel' x 'Lady Gay'
Color - Soft pink
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Moderate
Size - 2' - 3' h. x 3' - 4' w. (shrub)
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 4
Since
its introduction in 1932, The Fairy has become one of the
world's most popular rose. This easy to grow little polyantha maintains
a compact growing habit, rarely exceeding 3 feet in height with an
equal spread. The charming clusters of pink blooms endure throughout
the growing season and slowly fade to pale pink or white. The
Fairy will continue to bloom up until frost.
These
characteristics make The Fairy a rose to use in a variety
of situations - in the front of a border, as a low hedge along a walkway,
or even in large containers. The rose will even tolerate a lot of
shade but disease resistance will not be as good and growth will be
more leggier. To
keep the rose looking neat, shear it early in the spring and after
blossoms fade and cut out dead growth.
'Climbing
Fairy' is a very vigorous climbing sport.
'Lovely
Fairy', a darker sport, was introduced in 1990.
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