Overview
Rosa 'Scarborough Fair' is a bushy shrub in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Scarborough Fair' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, patio and container plants and cut flowers.
About
Rosa 'Scarborough Fair' is a bushy cultivar of the Rosa genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing aspect and requires a sheltered position. This rose prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for flower borders and beds, patio and container planting, as well as for use as cut flowers. Propagation can be achieved through hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, and chip budding during summer.
About the genus
A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rosa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa 'Scarborough Fair' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, cut flowers
- Fragrance
- Strong, spicy, clove-like fragrance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Scarborough Fair'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during dry periods. Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in spring and midsummer. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak wood and to shape the plant. Remove spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming.
- Propagation
- Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose leaf rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose powdery mildew, Rose black spot, Rose rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Rosa 'Scarborough Fair'?
Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during dry periods. Feed with a balanced rose fertilizer in spring and midsummer. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Scarborough Fair'?
Rosa 'Scarborough Fair' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Scarborough Fair' need?
Rosa 'Scarborough Fair' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Rosa 'Scarborough Fair'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak wood and to shape the plant. Remove spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming.
Is Rosa 'Scarborough Fair' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Scarborough Fair' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rosa 'Scarborough Fair'?
Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
