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    Scarborough Fair®

    (Ausoran) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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      Description
      Despite giving the impression of utmost delicacy, this is a very tough, healthy and reliable variety. Extremely floriferous; its soft pink, semi-double flowers are held in large sprays and have a musky Old Rose scent. It forms a bushy, rather upright shrub. Named after the English folk song, made popular by Simon and Garfunkel. David Austin, 2003.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Light pink
        Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
      • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
        Repeat flowering roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. Once flowering roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid-summer.
      • Fragrance: Medium,Old Rose
      • Bloom Size: Medium
        Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. Large bloom: 3.5-5" Medium bloom: 2-3.5" Small bloom: 1-2"
      • Family: English Shrub Rose
      • Size: Medium Shrub
        All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
      • Height: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
      • Width: 3ft (90cm)
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 2003
      Location
      • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
      • Mixed Border
      • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
      • Rose Border
      • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
      • Roses that produce HipsRose Hips
      Growing conditions
      • North, East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • Roses ideal for Shady AreasPartial Sunlight
      • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
      Behind the name
      Named after the medieval English folk song, made popular by Simon and Garfunkel.
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