The Polyantha rose appeared about the same time as the first Hybrid Teas. It was a low-growing rose with small, double, white flowers borne in clusters, and was introduced as ‘Paquerette’ in 1875. These compact plants bear their small flowers in large clusters and were produced by crossing dwarf forms of Rosamultiflora (syn. R. polyantha) with either a dwarf China or a small Hybrid Tea. Polyanthas have continued to be grown and new introductions appear occasionally. ‘Cécile Brunner’ has small pale pink double flowers. ‘Perle d’Or’ is a somewhat rangy grower with buff pink double flowers. ‘Strawberry Ice’ is a dense, compact bush with white-edged cerise double flowers. ‘The Fairy’ is a mid-pink double that can be grown as a bush or small climber. ‘Marjorie Fair’ (syns ‘Red Ballerina’, ‘Red Yesterday’) has sprays of carmine and white flowers.