Uniform, bright snow-white surface. - groundcover rose - medium-strength, clearly noticeable scented rose - delicately sweet aroma
– Pure snow‑white, very double cup‑shaped blooms.
– Compact, spreading habit for dense ground cover.
– Glossy dark foliage gives elegant contrast.
– Medium, clearly noticeable sweet fragrance.
– Good heat and drought tolerance in beds.
– Special feature: Reliable second flush keeps borders flowering into late season.
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FAIRY DUST – white groundcover rose – Evers
Cottage charm in compact form, FAIRY DUST creates a low carpet of white double blooms that repeat steadily through the season, even in typical British summers with windy showers and heavy soils needing careful drainage. Its tidy spreading habit makes it ideal for edging paths, softening the base of walls and filling smaller beds where you want maximum effect from modest space. Medium maintenance means simple deadheading and basic pest checks rather than complicated regimes, while own‑root strength supports a long, stable life and easy regeneration. Think in terms of natural progression – Year‑1 rooting in, Year‑2 bushy build‑up, Year‑3 full ornamental carpet – to enjoy dependable front‑garden impact with minimal horticultural effort.
Freshly opened snow-white bloom of Fairy Dust.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front‑garden groundcover carpet
The compact, spreading habit quickly knits into a low, flower‑laden carpet that hides bare soil and suppresses light weed growth, perfect for smart but informal front gardens without complex design work for time‑pressed beginners and busy urban owners.
Edging paths and driveways
Its 40–60 cm height keeps sightlines clear while the dense, glossy foliage and abundant white blooms create a neat edging strip that frames paths and drives, ideal for those who want classic definition with only routine deadheading and low‑maintenance gardeners.
Small mixed borders in cottage style
Radiant snow‑white flowers blend easily with perennials and herbs, tying together cottage‑style mixes without clashing with stronger colours, making it a forgiving “linking” plant for visually confident but technically modest aesthetics‑focused beginners.
Containers on terrace or patio (40–50 L+)
In a large 40–50 litre container the compact groundcover habit spills gently over the rim, giving a long flowering season on terraces and patios, suiting those who prefer pots to digging beds yet still want reliable summer display for small‑space gardeners.
Sunny spots with occasional drought
Good heat and drought tolerance means the plant copes with hot spells on south‑ or west‑facing aspects, provided it receives regular watering in prolonged dry periods, reassuring anyone who cannot water daily but values resilient choices for casual caretakers.
Partially shaded corners
Suitability for partial shade allows planting where many roses sulk, such as the brighter side of north‑facing beds or spots shaded for part of the day, helping you green up awkward corners without specialist know‑how for practical homeowners.
Low‑input family beds and borders
Moderate disease resistance and simple care routines keep maintenance at a sensible level; with own‑root durability the plant establishes securely and adapts over time, even in exposed areas with frequent rain and wind, suiting long‑term planners and family‑garden owners.
Informal mass plantings and public‑style schemes
Recommended planting distances and densities make it straightforward to create even, flowing drifts of white, while sparse hip production keeps the look focused on flowers rather than fruit, an advantage for easy‑care designs appreciated by beginner gardeners.
Styling ideas
White‑on‑green border – Combine FAIRY DUST with dark evergreens such as compact cherry laurel to highlight the snow‑white blooms – ideal for homeowners who want clear structure with minimal colour decisions.
Cottage edging mix – Let it front a border with soft perennials and herbs like parsley and Balkan catchfly for a relaxed cottage feel – suitable for those seeking romantic style without detailed planting plans.
Paved‑terrace containers – Plant in a 40–50 L patio pot with low grasses for movement and a white “foam” of roses – perfect for balcony and terrace users preferring pots to permanent beds.
Clean modern strip – Use as a single‑variety strip along drives or paths for a crisp, repeated white line – a good fit for busy owners wanting simple, unified planting they can mow and trim around easily.
Quiet reflection corner – In part‑shaded seating areas, its calm white clusters and medium fragrance create a gentle, contemplative mood – appealing to gardeners who value subtle scent and understated elegance.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
FAIRY DUST – white groundcover rose – Evers; shrub and groundcover rose in the Ground cover collection, commercial type groundcover rose; ARS exhibition data not registered.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Christian Evers at Rosen Tantau, Germany, around 2011; introduced by Rosen Tantau in 2012 as a compact groundcover rose with dense foliage and abundant white flowering.
Growth and structural characteristics
Low, spreading habit 40–60 cm high and 60–80 cm wide, forming a compact carpet with dense, glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny stems suited to edging, beds and smaller mass plantings.
Flower morphology
Very double, cup‑shaped clusters of small flowers about 0.5–1.5 inches across, with over 40 petals per bloom; freely and repeatedly flowering, especially in flushes across the main season.
Colour data and phenology
Radiant snow‑white blooms with silky sheen; colour holds well, ageing to creamy white with occasional faint pink tinge in cool, humid weather; clusters give a uniform bright white groundcover effect.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium strength, clearly noticeable scent with a delicately sweet character; attractive at close range along paths or near seating, while remaining unobtrusive in larger mixed plantings and borders.
Hip characteristics
Produces hips only sparsely; small spherical fruits around 6–10 mm, orange‑red when present, so visual effect remains dominated by flowers rather than autumn fruiting display.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish Zone 3); moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust, with good heat tolerance given regular watering in prolonged drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Best at 40–75 cm spacing depending on use; suitable for groundcover, edging, flower beds, containers and urban green spaces; prefers well‑drained soil with simple deadheading and periodic health checks.
FAIRY DUST offers a compact carpet of repeat white flowers with moderate care needs, good heat tolerance and long‑term own‑root durability, making it a sound choice if you want dependable groundcover and are ready to plant with confidence.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
FAIRY DUST – white groundcover rose - Evers
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Full Bloom:
Pure white, with a faint pearlescent sheen on the outer petals.
Before Fading:
Leaning towards creamy white, without paling or browning.
Colour Fading Description:
Colour fades only slightly: the pure snow‑white tone remains over most of the opening, turning slightly creamy‑white before the bloom fades; in cool, humid weather a faint pinkish tinge may appear.
Pollinator Attraction:
The flowers moderately attract pollinators, with flower form (single/semi-double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens affecting their attractiveness.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
A very double-flowered cultivar that only moderately attracts pollinators, therefore primarily ornamental and at best partly pollinator-friendly.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
