Heirloom Roses Rose Plant - Sally Holmes White Rose Bush
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking elegant, thornless white blooms.
Discover the Sally Holmes rose, an exceptional Shrub variety celebrated for its continuous blooming and outstanding performance. This vigorous bush produces abundant trusses, often exceeding 60 blooms, each featuring large, 5-inch, ivory-white flowers with striking golden centers. Highly rated by the American Rose Society, this nearly thornless rose is a must-have for gardeners seeking elegant white blooms and a low-maintenance addition to their landscape. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for various garden settings.
$55.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+40%
Above average
Type
Shrub
/ Shrub
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, healthy plants
- Landscapers seeking high-impact, dramatic floral displays
- Designers needing flexible plants for hedges or climbing
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited yard or container space
- Fragrance lovers prioritizing strong, traditional rose scents
- Traditionalists preferring dense, ruffled, multi-petaled blooms
Performance breakdown
Bloom density
Produces massive trusses that create a dramatic, high-impact floral display.
Maintenance ease
Nearly thornless stems make pruning and routine care remarkably painless.
Climate versatility
Thrives across a wide range of zones from five through ten.
Pollinator appeal
Open golden centers provide an accessible nectar source for local bees.
Growth habit
Compact structure fits beautifully into smaller gardens or container arrangements.
Blooming consistency
Reliable, continuous flowering ensures your garden stays vibrant all season long.
Key Specs
Type
Shrub
Color
Ivory-white with golden center
Fragrance
Moderately Fragrant
Hardiness Zone
5 - 10
Mature Height
6' - 7'
Mature Spread
6' - 7'
Rebloom
Continual Blooming
Bloom Type
Clustered | Single
Features
- Large, 5-inch ivory-white flowers
- Stunning golden centers
- Vigorous, continuous blooming
- Over 60 blooms per truss
- Highly rated by American Rose Society
- Nearly thornless stems
- Attracts pollinators
- Compact growth habit
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the superior quality and reliability of this plant stock. They consistently receive exceptionally healthy roses featuring robust root systems, which guarantees successful establishment and vigorous growth. This dependable performance validates the investment. The Sally Holmes variety quickly matures into a stunning, prolific white bloomer, providing significant long term garden value. The quality ensures a beautiful, lasting addition to any landscape.
Know before you buy
This shrub grows to a mature height and spread of 6 to 7 feet. You should ensure you have enough room in your garden bed to allow for this size, or plan to prune it regularly to maintain a smaller footprint.
Unlike many roses that demand full sun, the Sally Holmes variety is versatile and thrives in partial shade. This makes it an excellent choice for garden spots that receive filtered light throughout the day.
It is described as nearly thornless, meaning you will encounter very few, if any, thorns on the stems. This makes it much easier to handle, prune, and deadhead compared to traditional, thornier rose varieties.
This variety is a continuous bloomer, meaning it will produce flowers throughout the growing season rather than just in one or two flushes. You can expect abundant trusses of up to 60 blooms at a time.
Yes, this rose is container-friendly. Given its size, ensure you use a large, sturdy pot with excellent drainage to support its vigorous growth habit.
Yes, the Sally Holmes rose is known to attract pollinators. Its open, single-bloom structure makes it easy for bees and butterflies to access the golden centers.
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