There is no fragrance to speak of, but the plant is tough and hardy. The bushes are 4 to 5 feet spread. After the first marathon bloom there is a pause and then the good second act follows in autumn.
Ballerina is one of the easiest roses to grow.
Introduced in 1937, Ballerina was produced by J. A. Bentall in England. The parentage is unknown and so the study continues. Next season we plan to take some exciting digital images.