Fairy Rose – Add a Magical Flavor to Your Garden

If you want to add a magical flare to your garden, this is the rose for you! This small, shrubby rose blooms full, double, light pink flowers that are reminiscent of fairies.

These beautiful blossoms will keep coming and going all summer, even into fall! They’re a favorite of beneficial pollinators, too, like butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is a great choice for gardens that have minimal space and can be planted in groups or as a hedge.

This rose is also very hardy and can survive a wide range of temperatures in Texas, so it’s a great addition to your landscape!

A thriving and healthy repeat flowering climber or rambler, it produces clusters of delicate, fully double, pastel pink flowers on arching stems.

It can be used as a hedge or mass planting, and it has a slightly cascading habit that looks fantastic spilling over the sides of a container or raised bed. This rose can be grown in full sun or half shade, with well-drained soil.

Use a nutrient-rich, organic fertilizer regularly throughout the growing season to maintain its health and performance. For added benefit, apply a layer of organic mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

This plant can be easily transplanted to a new location, especially if you do so in the fall. Just be sure to water it three days before transplanting to avoid causing any damage to the roots.

Ensure that the site you choose is well-drained and has good air circulation. If you are planting in pots, choose a spot that receives a full range of sunlight and adequate spacing (3 to 6 feet apart).

A tough and resilient rose with a strong sprouting ability, it grows well in both hot and humid climates. It requires periodic pruning to prevent its excessive growth and to control pests.

The plant is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions and thrives in acidic, fertile, loose, and well-drained soils. It is best to plant in high terrain, where it can get adequate sunlight and good air circulation.

This rose prefers full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade as long as it gets at least six hours of exposure to sunlight per day. It’s also tolerant of cold climates, but it should not be overly exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations.

If you’re planning on planting roses ‘The Fairy’ in the future, make sure to prune them regularly to control their size. You can also thin them out to allow only the strongest and most mature branches to grow, reducing the number of overlapping leaves that may attract pests.

Another important step is to mulch the plants with a layer of compost & mulch to help them retain moisture and keep the soil fertile. You can use a combination of different types of mulches such as bark, straw, grass clippings, and leaves.

Alternatively, you can also mulch with peat moss or other mulches that contain organic matter, such as manure and compost. This will prevent the growth of fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms that may cause disease problems.