Sea Foam
Best low maintenance shrub for vibrant garden displays.
Sea Foam is a floribunda rose known for its clusters of blush-pink buds that open to double white blooms. It features notably glossy foliage on a trailing bush, making it an excellent choice for ground cover or the front of a border. This rose can also be trained to climb. Recognized as one of the “Earth-Kind” roses, Sea Foam is highly disease-resistant and hardy, blooming continuously throughout the season. Its healthy growth and prolific flowering make it a standout in any garden setting.
$27.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2688
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-29%
Below average
Hardiness Zone
4
/ Hardy to Zone
Who it's for
- Gardeners desiring continuous floral beauty with minimal effort
- Busy homeowners seeking resilient, beautiful plants requiring little attention
- Creative landscapers looking for a flexible plant to fill diverse spaces
Who should skip it
- Rose enthusiasts prioritizing large, individual, statement-making blooms
- Gardeners who value a strong, pervasive fragrance in their roses
- Small space gardeners needing compact, contained plant growth
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Earth-Kind certification ensures minimal maintenance and superior resilience against common ailments.
Bloom Consistency
Continuous flowering cycles provide reliable color from early season until frost.
Versatility
Adaptable growth habit functions equally well as groundcover or climbing shrub.
Hardiness
Robust performance in Zone 4 makes this a dependable northern choice.
Visual Appeal
Glossy foliage and double white blooms create a sophisticated garden aesthetic.
Fragrance Intensity
Subtle scent profile offers a delicate presence without overwhelming the senses.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
Hardy to Zone 4
Height
2-3ft
Width
2-3ft, 3-4ft
Bloom Type
Double (17-25 Petals)
Color
White and Near White Blend
Fragrance
Light
Bloom Repeat
Continuous repeat
ARS Rating
8.1
Features
- Excellent ground cover or front of border shrub
- Can be trained to climb
- Very disease resistant and hardy
- Glossy foliage
- Continuous blooming
- Earth-Kind rose
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this rose for its exceptional quality, highlighting its vigorous growth and abundant, beautiful blooms. Many appreciate its remarkable hardiness and disease resistance, making it an incredibly easy plant to care for. Gardeners find it a reliable and rewarding addition, thriving with minimal effort and delivering a stunning display year after year. Its robust nature and prolific flowering are frequently celebrated.
Know before you buy
Yes, its trailing growth habit makes it an excellent choice for ground cover. It spreads effectively to fill space, though you can also train it to climb a trellis if you prefer a vertical display.
Sea Foam is an Earth-Kind rose, meaning it is exceptionally hardy and disease-resistant. It requires significantly less intervention than traditional roses, making it a low-maintenance option for most gardeners.
Yes, Sea Foam is a continuous bloomer. You can expect a steady display of its double white flowers from the start of the season until the first frost.
It is quite hardy and rated for Zone 4. It should perform well in colder regions, provided it is planted in an appropriate location.
You should plan for a width of 3 to 4 feet. While the plant typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height, its trailing nature means it needs enough horizontal room to spread comfortably.
No, the fragrance is quite light. If you are looking for a rose primarily for its intense perfume, this may not be the best variety, but it excels in visual impact and health.
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