Pure, medium-intensity scarlet red tone with a slightly warmer hue. - groundcover rose - very weak, barely perceptible scented rose - delicate, sweet-scented
– Compact, spreading groundcover for beds and borders
– Abundant pompon blooms in clusters all season
– Attractive medium-red colour with warm scarlet tones
– Cold-hardy to H7 / USDA 5b conditions
– Ideal for containers, low hedges and mass planting Special feature: ARS 8.2 rating in the Polyantha category, trusted by rose enthusiasts.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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FAIRY ROUGE – red groundcover rose – Moore
If You dream of a low, carpeting rose that simply gets on with the job, Fairy Rouge is made for easy, everyday planting. This compact, spreading shrub quickly forms a neat, flower-laden mat, ideal for front gardens and edging where You want tidy structure without fuss. Masses of small, double, pompon blooms in a cheerful, medium scarlet red appear in generous flushes, then repeat reliably through the season, giving steady colour from early summer well into autumn. On its own-root system it settles in, matures and then endures, building long-term resilience and the ability to regrow strongly after harder pruning. Over its first three seasons it focuses first on roots, then on leafy shoots, and only in the third year shows its full ornamental value with dense flowering and coverage. The dense, slightly glossy foliage helps suppress weeds and looks fresh even between flushes. It copes well with typical Irish conditions, including spells of heavy rain and soils that need good drainage in a wet climate. Whether You choose one plant for a pot or a small group for a border, it gives reliable colour with minimal effort, bringing a touch of cottage-garden charm to modern front gardens, narrow beds and even low-maintenance, family-friendly spaces. In a large container of at least 40–50 litres it arches gracefully over the edge, softening hard surfaces and brightening entrances or patios with its playful, compact habit.
FAIRY ROUGE in leafless condition, showing its low, spreading branch structure.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden edging along paths or driveways
Low, spreading growth habit creates a soft, continuous line of colour that stays below eye level, helping to frame paths neatly without blocking views or access, ideal if You want a welcoming look with little day-to-day attention for beginners
Small groups in mixed flower beds
Planted in groups of 3–5, the compact plants knit together into a dense carpet, covering bare soil and reducing weeding while the repeated flushes of red blooms tie nearby perennials and shrubs into a unified scheme for homeowners
Low-maintenance groundcover on sunny slopes
The wide spread and dense foliage help stabilise light slopes and awkward corners, so once established it shades the soil, supports moisture retention and visually smooths changes of level with minimal extra care for busy
Containers on patios, balconies and doorsteps
In a 40–50 litre or larger container it forms a cascading mound, softening hard edges and giving a cottage-style feel even where there is no planting bed, provided it is watered regularly during dry spells for urban
Low informal hedging between garden areas
Used at the recommended spacing, it links different parts of the garden with a continuous, low ribbon of foliage and flowers, offering structure that feels relaxed rather than formal and suits family spaces for gardeners
Family gardens needing robust, child-friendly planting
Its modest height and flexible, spreading branches make it easy to place near lawns or play areas, giving cheerful colour without tall, brittle stems that are easily broken during everyday family use for families
Cottage-style borders with perennials and herbs
The fine-scale, pompon flowers and ruby-red tones blend well with lavender, catmint or low-growing perennials, creating a relaxed, romantic look that nods to traditional cottage gardens while remaining straightforward to maintain for enthusiasts
Coastal and high-rainfall Irish sites
The hardy, own-root shrub copes reliably with cool, damp Irish weather and sites where persistent rainfall and heavier soils demand a rose that tolerates wet spells once drainage is sensibly managed for Ireland
Decorating ideas
WELCOME RIBBON – Line a front path with FAIRY ROUGE and low lavender, creating a soft, scented red-and-purple edge that stays tidy and easy-care – ideal for time-poor homeowners.
COTTAGE CARPET – Combine small groups of FAIRY ROUGE with aubretia and creeping bugle to spill over a low wall, giving relaxed, cottage-style colour – perfect for rural garden lovers.
RED PATIO CASCADE – Plant one FAIRY ROUGE in a 50-litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim for a cascading effect – suited to balcony and patio gardeners.
SOFT BORDER FRAME – Use a curved ribbon of FAIRY ROUGE in front of hydrangeas and dwarf conifers to frame the bed with low red flowering cover – great for family gardens.
LOW MAINTENANCE SLOPE – On a sunny bank, repeat FAIRY ROUGE among ornamental grasses for textural contrast and weed-suppressing cover – helpful for beginners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Groundcover, polyantha rose; registered as MORedfar, marketed as FAIRY ROUGE and Red Fairy. Belongs to the pharmaROSA ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root range for garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Ralph S. Moore at Sequoia Nursery, Visalia, California, USA. Introduced and registered in 1995, parentage not recorded, distributed initially by Sequoia Nursery.
Growth and structure
Low, widely spreading shrub 60–95 cm high and 90–140 cm across. Forms a dense, carpet-like habit with moderately thorny shoots and plentiful, slightly glossy light to medium green foliage.
Flower morphology
Small, double pompon flowers, 0.5–1.5 inches in diameter, borne in clusters. Petal count typically 26–39, with ball-shaped blooms that give a full, fairy-rose effect on each flowering stem.
Colour and phenology
Medium-intensity scarlet red, slightly warmer in tone. Dark scarlet buds open vivid red with paler edges; colour may lighten slightly in strong sun, remaining deeper and richer in cooler conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Very light, sweet fragrance, generally barely perceptible in the garden. Primarily an ornamental variety grown for massed colour and form rather than for strong scent or cutting purposes.
Rose hip characteristics
Rose-hip set is usually low due to double blooms. When present, hips are small, spherical, around 6–9 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red to red, adding modest late-season interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7). Disease resistance is moderate to black spot, mildew and rust; benefits from standard preventive care and watering in extended dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun; suitable for beds, borders, containers and groundcover. Space 80–150 cm depending on use; allow 90 cm or more for massing. Moderate maintenance; deadheading improves repeat flowering.
FAIRY ROUGE offers long-lasting red groundcover colour, compact spreading growth and dependable hardiness on an own-root plant that matures steadily, making it a reassuring, easy-choice rose if You would like reliable garden colour.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FAIRY ROUGE – red groundcover rose - Moore
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
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