About David Austin® Scarborough Fair Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘AUSoran’   Scarborough Fair

Scarborough Fair is a delightful English Shrub Rose bred by David C. H. Austin in the UK in 2003 and introduced in the USA by David Austin Roses (USA) in 2005. Inspired by the traditional English folk song, it forms compact, bushy shrubs with abundant sprays of soft pink, semi-double rosettes. Known for its moderate old-rose fragrance and exceptional health, it gracefully blooms from late spring through the first frost.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: English Shrub Rose
🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin (UK)
🎨 Color: Soft pink fading to blush
🌸 Petal Count: Approximately 20–25
💠 Bloom Form: Cupped, semi-double clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~2.5″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat flushes from late spring through early winter
🏺 Vase Life: Good – compact blooms suitable for arranging
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate – musky old-rose scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Bushy, upright shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–11
📐 Spacing: 2–3′
↕️ Height: ~3–3.5′
↔️ Width: ~3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good – clean foliage and exceptional garden reliability

🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Intermountain West, Mid Atlantic, Pacific Northwest

🏅 Awards:
Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit; recognized for health, fragrance, and abundant blooms