The ‘Scarborough Fair’ rose is a charming David Austin English shrub rose, known for its delicate, cupped blooms that resemble old-fashioned wild roses. The flowers are a soft, light pink with slightly deeper centers, and they open in a simple, saucer-like shape with golden stamens visible at the heart. It blooms repeatedly throughout the season in flushes, bringing a light and refreshing myrrh fragrance.
This rose has a graceful, slightly arching growth habit, reaching about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, or informal hedging. The foliage is mid-green and healthy, with good disease resistance.
This rose is highly recommended for home gardens thanks to its ease of care, strong repeat blooming, and good disease resistance. It adds a romantic, classic beauty with minimal effort, making it perfect for both new and seasoned gardeners.
- Color: Pink and Burgundy
- Fragrance: Medium, Old Rose
- Family: English Shrub Rose
- Height: 3 1/2ft
- Width: 3ft
- Breeder: David Austin
- Flowering: Repeat Flowering
- Bloom Size: Medium
- Size: Medium Shrub
- Year of Introduction: 2003
- Petal Count: 20
- Suitable for zones: 5 - 11
- Attracting Bees
- Mixed Borders
- Rose Border
- Shady Areas
- South
- East
- North
- West
- Full Sunlight
- Partial Sunlight