Botanical profile

Polyantha rose 'The Fairy'

Latin name
Rosa 'The Fairy'
Common name
Polyantha rose 'The Fairy'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The ‘The Fairy’ Polyantha Rose is a groundcover rose with a low, spreading, and generously branched habit, renowned for its exceptionally abundant flowering. This Rosa polyantha cultivar produces a multitude of small, double, soft pink flowers clustered in large bunches, creating a ethereal and romantic effect from early summer until the first frosts. Its glossy green foliage highlights the delicacy of the flowers and shows good disease resistance. Ideal for borders, embankments, rock gardens, or mass plantings, it can also be grown in pots or containers. The ‘The Fairy’ Polyantha Rose attracts pollinators and is a reliable choice for bringing softness, continuous flowering, and structure to full-sun arrangements.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly upon establishment. Subsequently, water when the soil surface is dry, especially during hot weather.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Light pink
Fruiting
Small red rosehips late in the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Spreading and ground-covering
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60 cm (24 inches)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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