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    • The Ingenious Mr. Fairchild®
    • The Ingenious Mr. Fairchild®
    • The Ingenious Mr. Fairchild®

    The Ingenious Mr. Fairchild®

    (Austijus) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin

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          Description
          Deeply cupped flowers, filled with crisp, upstanding, fuchsia petals. The fruity rose fragrance has hints of raspberry, peach and mint. A well-rounded, mounded shrub, its flowers nicely poised on its branches. Named after Thomas Fairchild, who made the first recorded flower hybrid.
          Characteristics
          • Colour: Fuchsia
            Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
          • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
            REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
          • Fragrance: Medium,Fruity
          • Bloom Size: Medium
            Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
          • Family: English Shrub Rose
          • Size: Medium Shrub
            All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
          • Height: 4ft
          • Width: 4ft
          • Breeder: David Austin
          • Year of Introduction: 2003
          • Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
          Location
          • Borders
          Growing conditions
          • East, South, West Facing
          • Full Sunlight
          • All soil types
          Behind the name
          Named after Thomas Fairchild, whomade the first recorded flower hybrid.
          How to Plant a Shrub Rose
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          Frequently Asked Questions

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          Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

          Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

          Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

          Our 5 Year Guarantee covers any roses that fail to thrive when planted and cared for correctly within five years of purchase. This guarantee applies to roses purchased directly from David Austin®.

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