'The Fairy' Rose: Pruning and Winter Care in Zone 7 NY

Deadheading and Winter Protection for Polyantha 'The Fairy'

Zone 7 NY gardener with first-year 'The Fairy' asks: 1) where to cut spent blooms, 2) winter protection—grandmother used glass jars.

Deadheading: Not Required

• 'The Fairy' blooms continuously without deadheading
• New growth emerges behind old flowers
• Many use hedge clippers to shape—this rose PREFERS it
• Whack back to desired size anytime

Winter Protection: Precautionary Mounding

• Zone 7 = borderline
• Mild winter: no protection needed
• Nasty winter: mound for insurance
• 'The Fairy' very hardy—bounces back even if dies back
• Grandmother's jar method worked for small plants