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Peony-like flowers which are deep pink touched with lilac on the inside and paler pink on the oustide. A spectacular, well-rounded shrub that has spreading, arching branches and blooms that have a strong, deliciously fruit rose fragrance, with aspects of raspberry, peach and a hint of mint. A beautiful, repeat-flowering rose which is named after an 18th century nurseryman, thomas fairchild.Position: full sun or partial shadesoil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilrate of growth: averageflowering period: june and septemberflower colour: deep pinkother features: excellent cut flowershardiness: fully hardygarden care: before planting shorten thick roots to 25cm (10in) and reduce top-growth to an outward-facing bud 8-15cm (3-6in) above ground-level. Plant during a frost-free spell, incorporating well-rotted organic matter and a balanced fertiliser into the planting hole. Ensure that the 'bud union' (the bulge at the base of the shoots) is 2.5Cm (1in) below the soilgoes well with: alchemilla mollis, pulmonaria officinalis 'sissinghurst white', hesperis matronalis, chionodoxa luciliae gigantea group, allium sphaerocephalon, clematis 'etoile violette'all our roses are field grown. In october/november they are dug up and potted. However, they will not produce any new roots until spring, so don't be suprised if the compost falls away from the roots when winter planting. Some suppliers send out 'bare root' plants unpotted, but we don't as it is easier to manage them on the nursery in pots.Click here to see the 23 other david austin roses |
