Rose - perhaps the only flower that can hardly leave anyone indifferent. This flower attracts the attention of both flower growers and breeders who successfully experiment with the cultivation of new, original varieties. In the article we will talk about the most popular variety - "The Fairy" ("Fairy", "Ze Fairy"). You will learn how to plant and care for it, as well as in what compositions to use in landscape design.
Appearance and biological features
To begin with, we suggest to get acquainted with the rose "The Fairy" closer. Immediately, we note that it can be recognized by abundant flowering - it, as a rule, produces so many buds that the whole green part is hidden behind them, and at the same time the soil. It is interesting that with apparent trembling and capriciousness, the flower, on the contrary, is characterized by endurance and requires minimal care.
Usually, this rose is grown in two ways - ground cover and bush. 
Did you know? Sort "The fairy" in America 70 times was marked with the title "The Best Polyantha Rose". He consistently ranked first in this category from 1997 to 2012. Today it is in the top 10 best polyanthus (multi-flower) roses in the world.
Bush height
The bush is characterized by pomp and branching. The older the plant becomes, the more the shrub spreads. In height, it grows up to 70 cm, in width - up to 1.2 m. The shoots of “Fairy” are powerful, strong, drooping. Due to this, the rose can be used to remove standard forms. The growth rate of the shoots is average. Due to the fact that the plant tolerates pruning perfectly, its height and width are perfectly controlled and restrained, forming beautiful forms from the bush.
Buds
The buds of "Fae" are rosette, because of this they seem light, airy. In diameter, each of them reaches 3-5 cm. Buds are collected in a brush in the form of bunches. One brush can contain from 10 to 20 buds. Petals of this rose terry rose painted pink. In one bud, there are about 40. With age and under the influence of sunlight, the flowers fade to pale pink, sometimes even to white. 
Bloom
An interesting variety and the fact that it blooms much later than others, which can be a winning moment when creating landscape compositions. The first roses appear in July, and the last bloom in October. All this time the plant blooms continuously, without pauses, and very abundantly - each shoot gives up to 25 inflorescences. Record holders were also recorded with 40 buds simultaneously blossoming.
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Aroma
Despite all the beauty and magnificence of the variety, it has one drawback - the lack of smell. Delicate aroma can be caught only close to the buds.
Winter hardiness and disease resistance
A characteristic feature of the variety "The Fairy" - high winter hardiness. It can be grown in the middle lane. Frost resistance zone - 5b. 
Rose has a strong immunity. However, when disembarking in the shade, its disease resistance may slightly decrease. The variety has a high degree of resistance to powdery mildew. May be affected by black spot, but extremely rare.
Did you know? The variety "The Fairy" was presented to the Rose Court by a student of the famous British gardener Joseph Pemberton Ann Bentol in 1932. The new rose was bred by crossing two varieties - "Paul Crampel" and "Lady Gay".
Use in landscape design
Rose "Fairy" is known as one of the best flowers for gardening private plots and public places. Its application is universal. The plant can be grown, excluding pruning, as a shrub, ground cover or curb species. If its owner chooses to make regular pruning, then the rose will make an excellent dwarf shrub or weeping stem. When forming the trunk bush looks great as a weeping look. 
The variety can be used for planting as a low hedge. When placed in the foreground will be a great decoration Border. It may also be involved in a container landing.
The best neighbors of this pink shrub will be stunted bushes, perennials, winding crops. Pale pink buds are in perfect harmony with horned violet, bells, lavender, white lobularia, decorative cereals, other types of roses.
Important! Avoid compositions with yellow or orange flowers. On their background inflorescences "Fae" look faded and unattractive.
Growing conditions
Choosing a place for a rosebush, you should know that "Fairy" grows well in well-lit and slightly shaded areas. Planting in the shade will lead to the loss of decorative plants (pulling shoots, reducing the number of flowers) and weakening its immune system. Since flowers tend to fade in the sun and become less attractive, it is advisable to choose a site where the sun's rays do not fall at noon. It is also necessary to avoid hot spots, the southern sides. Since the petals of a rose are rather tender, the territory where it will grow should be covered from drafts.
The rose of this variety prefers loose, light soil, rather fertile. However, gardeners noticed that it can grow on depleted soils, although at the same time, of course, it will produce fewer buds. The ground should be moist and well drained - the rose cannot stand stagnant water. The optimum acidity of the soil is 5.6-7.3 pH.
To find out which soil for the plant will be most favorable, read how to independently determine the acidity of the soil in the area.
Determination of soil acidity with special devices
How to plant a rose on the plot
The rose can be planted in spring, after the soil warms up - approximately at the beginning of May, and also in the autumn - no later than the beginning of October. Autumn planting should not be too late, because the plant will not have time to adapt to winter and in a weakened form may die or suffer greatly from frost.
Important! Buying rose seedlings, preference should be given to those with an open root system. Roots must look healthy, powerful, branched. You need to choose a sapling, consisting of one powerful escape and many smaller ones. Blossoming or yellowed leaves on the branches should not be.
When planting, observe the distance from other plants of 0.5 m. 5-6 bushes of the same variety can be positioned per 1 square meter. 
The landing pit must be prepared in advance by adding organic fertilizer to it and putting drainage. The depth of the pit should be at least 50 cm. A layer of gravel sand or crushed stone is put on the bottom of it, which will take away excess moisture. The planting mixture is prepared from the following components:
- manure - 3 parts;
- garden land - 2 parts;
- sand - 2 parts;
- peat - 1 part.
To enrich the soil and nourish the plants, use organic fertilizers: straw, pigeon droppings, Florex granulated chicken droppings, bone meal, fish meal, whey, potato peel, compost, eggshell, banana peel fertilizer and tobacco dust.
Immediately before planting, the seedling's root system must be placed in water for 4-6 hours. (If the seedling is purchased in a container, then the entire pot is placed in the water). Roots should be well inspected for damage. Weak branches need to be cut. For planting it is necessary to leave only strong, powerful roots. So the plant will take root faster and go into growth. Shoots need to be cut, leaving 10-15 cm. 
After carrying out all the above procedures, the seedling is placed in a prepared planting hole, gently straighten the roots and sprinkle with soil mixture. The root neck at the same time should be located 3-4 cm below the soil level. The ground is slightly tamped and watered abundantly.
Rose Bush Care Tips
In order for the plant to adapt more quickly after planting, it should be watered regularly for 2-3 weeks. In the future, watering can be carried out only in dry periods - once a week. Moreover, it is not necessary to neglect moisture, since representatives of the Fairy variety do not tolerate long-lasting droughts, which significantly reduces the number of buds during flowering.
Familiarize yourself with the advantages of using drip irrigation, as well as learn how to organize a system of drip irrigation at the dacha.
If a crust appears on the surface shortly after wetting, it will need to be pierced. 
The first fertilization will be required in the spring, when the winter shelter will be removed. Rose is fed with special mineral additives and organic matter. The second dressing is produced in the phase of bud formation. At this time, add phosphorus-potassium supplements or fertilizers again, specifically designed for rose bushes.
Mandatory pruning is done in spring, removing damaged and diseased branches. If required, they also make a shaping haircut at the same time.
Weeding and care for the rose "The Fairy" also includes weeding to remove weeds in the forest pristvol zone and preparation for winter. If there is no possibility to weed the soil, you can mumble the ground around the trunk - this will preserve moisture and prevent the weeds from growing.
If you want to protect the plant from possible natural troubles, find out what benefits mulch brings.
A rose planted in the middle lane will freeze in winter. Therefore, it is important to make shelter for her. For a start, shoots in the fall are cut by a third. Then the base of the bush is well sprinkled with earth or compost. Branches are covered with spruce leaves, straw, wrapped with sacking, lutrasil, spanbond or other materials. You can also build a frame with a stretched film. When hiding with polyethylene with the arrival of April, the bush will need to be regularly aired to prevent growth and the development of diseases.
We have already noted that this rose has a good immune system, however, it will not be out of place to be safe and prophylactic spray from diseases and pests. So, in early spring, before the buds bloom, it is advisable to spray the bushes with a 3% solution of ferrous sulfate, a 1% solution of copper sulphate, or a 3% solution of Bordeaux liquid. This will protect against black spot. Re-processing is done before flowering. 
From pests in early spring, to swelling of the kidneys, sprayed with insecticides: "Karbofos", "Aktellikom", "Akarinom", "Aktaroy", etc.
In conclusion, we note that the rose "The Fairy" today has almost no equal in duration of flowering and unpretentiousness in the care. It is actively used in various elements of landscape gardening and country gardening. The main advantages of this flower are compact bush, lush prolonged flowering, high winter hardiness, long decorative trimming.
