Honor Rose
Best resilient white rose for urban gardeners seeking classic, fragrant blooms.
The Honor Rose is a spectacular, hardy tea rose known for producing high-centered, double blooms that are lightly fragrant. This deciduous shrub features pure white, elegant flowers, creating a classic garden scene. It is an excellent choice for use as an accent shrub, along borders, or within containers. The foliage is dark green, emerging dark red in spring, and turning yellow in the fall. It grows quickly and is highly tolerant of urban pollution, making it a resilient addition to many landscapes.
$34.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
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#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-11%
Below average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Landscapers designing formal beds with structured, upright plants
- Floral arrangers seeking perfect, high-centered exhibition blooms
- Gardeners wanting a consistent supply of flowers all season
Who should skip it
- Fragrance enthusiasts prioritizing intense, heady floral scents
- Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance, hands-off shrub varieties
- Organic growers avoiding chemical preventative spray regimens
Performance breakdown
Urban Resilience
Thrives in city environments despite common pollution and stressors.
Bloom Aesthetics
Classic high-centered white flowers provide a sophisticated garden focal point.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably attracts bees to support a healthy local ecosystem.
Seasonal Versatility
Dynamic foliage transitions from spring red to deep autumn yellow.
Growth Rate
Establishes quickly to fill garden borders and container spaces efficiently.
Cut Flower Quality
Sturdy stems and elegant blooms make these perfect for indoor arrangements.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Hardiness Zone
4b
Flower Color
White
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Genus Name
Rosa
Container Size Available
3 gallon
Features
- Produces high-centered, double blooms that are lightly fragrant
- Flowers are excellent for cutting
- Dark green foliage emerges dark red in spring
- Highly tolerant of urban pollution
- Good choice for attracting bees
- Suitable for mass planting, screening, and general garden use
- Expected lifespan of approximately 20 years under ideal conditions
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Honor Rose for its exceptional vigor and reliable performance in various climates. Reviewers frequently highlight the stunning, true pink color and the large, perfectly formed blooms that last well on the bush. The plant establishes quickly, offering a high quality aesthetic return for the investment. Gardeners appreciate its robust health, noting minimal issues with common rose diseases, making it a trustworthy and beautiful addition to any landscape.
Know before you buy
This rose requires full sun, meaning at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily, to produce its signature high-centered blooms.
Yes, the Honor Rose is well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate its mature size of four feet tall and three feet wide.
Absolutely. This variety is specifically noted for its high tolerance to urban pollution, making it a resilient and reliable choice for city landscapes.
The foliage is dynamic; it emerges a deep red in the spring, matures to a dark green during the growing season, and transitions to yellow in the fall before dropping.
Yes, the Honor Rose produces elegant, double-bloom flowers that are excellent for cutting and displaying in floral arrangements.
Yes, the Honor Rose is a good choice for attracting bees, which will help support the overall health and biodiversity of your garden.
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