Like most Hybrid Musk roses, ‘Ballerina’ is tough and tolerant, a superbly disease resistant rose. Though delicate in appearance, she will shrug off disease, poor growing conditions, even light shade. Flowers are borne throughout the growing season in terminal clusters which are reminiscent of hydrangea blooms. Bred by Bentall in 1937.

Often pruned to a short, rounded form, ‘Ballerina’ is at her best when allowed to grow into her natural graceful, arching form. If space does not allow for unrestrained growth, training ‘Ballerina’ to a trellis will provide a lovely effect. Foliage is full and not at all prone to the usual maladies such as blackspot or mildew. Graceful growth habit and soft flower color make ‘Ballerina’ well-suited for the mixed border.

A similar red variety, ‘Marjorie Fair,’ is also available.

Introduced: 1937, Bentall, UK
Class: Hybrid Musk
Zones: 4-9
Parentage: Unknown
Flowers: Delicate, pale pink with white eye. The single flowers grow in dense clusters.
Size: 4 to 5 feet with equal spread.
Fragrance: Musk
Of note: Tough, durable, disease resistant.
Tolerates light shade.

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