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Scarborough Fair Rose: Growing Tips

Scarborough Fair is an English rose introduced in 2003 by David Austin Roses of Albrighton, Shropshire.

Key facts

Breeder
David Austin
Listed for
United Kingdom

Overview

Scarborough Fair is an English rose introduced in 2003 by David Austin Roses of Albrighton, Shropshire. The reference gives no detail on flower colour, scent or size, so check the supplier's description before planting. It belongs to the Austin range of English roses intended for mixed and cottage-style borders.

Scarborough Fair traits

  • English rose from David Austin, introduced 2003
  • Bred at Albrighton in Shropshire, England

Good for

  • Mixed borders
  • Cottage gardens

Compare with other rose varieties

Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.

VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Scarborough Fair this page———
A Shropshire Lad—Shrub—
A Whiter Shade of Pale—Bush—
Absolutely Fabulous—Bush—
Adélaïde d'Orléans—Climber—
Albéric Barbier—Climber—
Albertine—Climber—

Scarborough Fair FAQ

What kind of rose is Scarborough Fair?

Scarborough Fair is an English rose introduced in 2003 by David Austin Roses of Albrighton, Shropshire. The reference gives no detail on flower colour, scent or size, so check the supplier's description before planting.

How does Scarborough Fair compare with other rose varieties?

Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Scarborough Fair good for?

Scarborough Fair is grown for mixed borders, cottage gardens.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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