Botanical profile

Climbing rose 'White Dawn'

Latin name
Rosa 'White Dawn'
Common name
Climbing rose 'White Dawn'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The ‘White Dawn’ rose, an elegant and luminous climbing rose, stands out with its large, double, pure white flowers, slightly ivory at the heart, forming generous bouquets with a romantic charm. The silky petals open from cream buds to reveal an abundant and slightly fragrant bloom, particularly decorative on pergolas, arches, and fences. Its flexible and vigorous climbing habit allows it to quickly cover its support while maintaining a harmonious silhouette. Prolific and remontant, it offers a spectacular first bloom in early summer followed by lighter repeat blooms. Its dense, glossy, dark green foliage highlights the purity of the flowers and shows good disease tolerance when grown in rich, deep, well-drained soil. The ‘White Dawn’ rose brings freshness, verticality, and timeless elegance to the garden while attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
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
Pure white
Fruiting
Occasional red rose hips late in 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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