The Ingenious Mr. Fairchild
Introducing 'The Ingenious Mr. Fairchild®', a stunning English Shrub Rose from David Austin Roses. This variety captivates with deeply cupped, fuchsia blooms that unfurl to reveal crisp petals. Enjoy its delightful fruity fragrance, accented with notes of raspberry, peach, and mint. The rose forms a well-rounded, mounded shrub, perfect for adding color to mixed borders. It's a repeat-flowering rose that thrives in full sunlight and is adaptable to various conditions, suitable for zones 5 through 11, honoring the legacy of Thomas Fairchild.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1919
/ 2598
#1919 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Mature Height
4
/ ft
Who it's for
- Intense Old Rose Fragrance
- Exquisite Cupped Bloom Form
- Vigorous Growth and Training Potential
Who should skip it
- Susceptibility to Balling
- Moderate Repeat Flowering
- Color Fading in Strong Sun
Key Specs
Mature Height
4ft
Mature Width
4ft
Bloom Season
Summer
Type
Deciduous
Soil Type
Well-Drained
Fragrant Flowers
Yes
Plant Form
Mounding
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-10
Features
- Striking fuchsia blooms
- Fruity fragrance with mint notes
- Forms a mounded shrub habit
- Repeat flowering for continuous color
- Ideal for mixed borders
- Tolerates various exposures
- Adaptable to all soil types
- Thrives in full sunlight
What customers say
Mr. Fairchild earns high praise centered on its exceptional, complex fragrance, frequently noted for its strong fruity old rose and apple notes. Gardeners consistently value its robust vigor and reliable growth, establishing it quickly as a substantial shrub ideal for borders. Repeat flowering provides a long season of visual impact. While the rose delivers a quintessential garden experience justifying its premium cost, some regional challenges exist. In humid areas, susceptibility to blackspot requires proactive disease management. Additionally, some users observe that intense heat causes the deep pink blooms to fade quickly. Despite these minor maintenance needs, the consensus confirms the rose is a highly rewarding staple due to its unparalleled fragrance and dependable vigor.
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