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
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
- All 321 rose varieties
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.