Rosa 'Scarborough Fair' (Rose 'Scarborough Fair') is an English shrub rose grown for its airy, semi-double blush-pink blooms carried in sprays and its pleasing, classic rose fragrance. You can use it as a compact focal shrub or as part of a mixed border, where it adds a soft, romantic look without overwhelming nearby plants.

Give your rose full sun for best flowering, but it will also perform in partial shade (especially where afternoons are hot). Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, and water deeply while it establishes. A layer of mulch helps even out soil moisture and keeps roots cooler in summer.

Expect a mature size of roughly 36-48 inches tall and about 36-48 inches wide. Space plants so air can move through the shrub; good spacing helps foliage dry faster after rain and supports overall vigor. If you grow in a colder part of its range, provide winter protection and avoid late-season pruning that can encourage tender growth.

For best bloom, feed in spring and again after the first flush as needed for your climate and soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat bloom, or leave some blooms to fade naturally if you prefer a looser, cottage-garden style. Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead or crossing stems and shaping the plant to maintain a balanced mound.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-11 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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