Botanical profile

Climbing rose 'Sally Holmes'

Latin name
Rosa 'Sally Holmes'
Common name
Climbing rose 'Sally Holmes'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The Rosa ‘Sally Holmes’, a climbing rose with natural charm and an almost botanical appearance, stands out with its large, single to semi-double creamy white, slightly pearlescent flowers, clustered in vast, airy bouquets. Its clearly visible golden stamens intensely attract pollinators and bring a highly sought-after luminous dimension to contemporary and naturalistic gardens. Its light and fresh fragrance accompanies an exceptionally generous and prolonged flowering. Unlike climbing tea roses, it offers a spectacular mass effect rather than isolated flowers, making it an excellent choice for elegantly covering arches and pergolas. Its dark green, healthy, and vigorous foliage contributes to its great reliability and good disease resistance. The Rosa ‘Sally Holmes’ brings lightness, abundance, and floral elegance while creating a natural and luminous visual impact.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly the first year to encourage rooting. Then, water deeply during periods of heat or drought.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Creamy white with a golden center
Fruiting
Occasional production of rose hips at the end of the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 ft (3 m)
Width
250 cm (8 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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