The Fairy (Rose)
| The Fairy | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | 'Fairy', 'Féérie', 'Pearl Rose' |
|
|
| group | Polyantha Rose |
| origin | England |
| breeder | Ann Bentall |
| Launch | 1932 |
| ancestry | |
|
Cross of |
|
| List of rose varieties | |
The polyantha rose The Fairy - synonymous: 'Fairy', 'Fairy-Rose', 'Feerie' - was introduced by the British breeder Ann Bentall in 1932. The fact that it is sometimes incorrectly counted among the Moschata hybrids could be due to the fact that it emerged from the breeding work of [Pemberton], whose breeding work was carried out by Ann Bentall. As a low growing variety, it is well suited for use as a ground cover rose .
It is usually not grafted, but propagated as a cuttings "true to the roots". This is particularly advantageous for easy-care, densely growing surface plantings. But it is also possible to cultivate 'The Fairy' as a rose stem.
'The Fairy' is a sport of 'Lady Godiva' and a descendant of 'Paul Crampel' × 'Lady Gay'. It blooms profusely with light pink, strongly double, rosette-shaped, odorless flowers in clusters that cover the entire shrub - a little later than other varieties, in several floras until frost. Flower diameter: 2–3 cm, height: approx. 50 cm. It has shiny, attractive foliage with small, pointed leaves and is hardy up to USDA zone 4b (−30 ° C).
With its overhanging branches, the 'The Fairy' variety is suitable for greening low walls, for the front area of a border bed or as a ground cover for area planting.
The only difference between the sport 'Climbing The Fairy' and 'The Fairy' is the long, arched shoots and the joy of climbing. However, it is less vigorous and less blooming.
Awards
- Royal Hortical Society Award of Garden Merit 1993
