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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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      The Ingenious Mr. Fairchild
      £23.00
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        Bare Root
        £23.00

        Available to order all year-round
        Delivered between November and April

        • Delivered without foliage or soil
        • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
        • Traditionally, Planted in dormancy in the winter months (October-April)
        • Planting bare roots in the winter allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
        • Cost-effective, particularly when planted on mass.
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        • 5 Year Guarantee
          Your rose will arrive in peak condition and thrive at home or we'll replace it for free.
          David Austin Roses offers a 5 year guarantee and lifetime support for any rose ordered directly from David Austin Roses. This means that if anything is wrong with your rose within the first 5 years we will be happy to help get your rose flourishing or discuss a replacement if necessary.
        • BUY 3 SAVE 10%
          To make the most impact in your garden, buy three of the same bare root or potted rose and save 10%
        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. David Austin, 2003.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Fuchsia
        • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
        • Fragrance: Medium,Fruity
        • Bloom Size: Medium
        • Family: English Shrub Rose
        • Size: Large Shrub
        • Height: 4 1/2ft (140cm)
        • Width: 4ft (125cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2003
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for CuttingCutting
        • Mixed Border
        • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
        Growing conditions
        • East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
        Behind the name
        Named after Thomas Fairchild, who made the first recorded flower hybrid in 1720. This was a cross between a Sweet William and a carnation, which became known as ‘Fairchild’s mule’. With thanks to Michael Leapman for the name, which was the title of his excellent biography on Thomas Fairchild.
        How to plant a shrub rose
        Frequently asked questions

        Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

        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.

        We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
        directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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        If your rose fails to grow, we’ll replace it for free

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        We’ve won 28 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medals

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        Our roses are grown in England, in our rose fields

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        We're committed to helping you through every stage of growing roses

        For over 60 years we have been growing roses on our family farm in Shropshire, lovingly nurturing them by hand until they are ready to be passed onto you, to be enjoyed in your own gardens.

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          I have asked for all sorts of advice regarding my roses and my rose garden, and the staff at David Austin have been so incredibly generous.

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