Sally Holmes Climbing Bare Root Rose Bush
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About Sally Holmes Climbing Bare Root Rose Bush
Rosa ‘Sally Holmes’
Crafted by Robert A. Holmes, this iconic hybrid musk rose was introduced in 1976. It produces large, single creamy‑white blooms (~4–5″ / 10–12 cm) with golden stamens, typically displayed in generous clusters. The lightly musky-floral scent is subtle and pleasing. It grows vigorously as a climber (up to 12 ft), with glossy dark green, nearly thornless canes. A repeat bloomer from late spring through fall, it's praised for its disease resistance, hardiness, and pollinator appeal—earning multiple awards, including the Portland Gold Medal and induction into the Rose Hall of Fame.
Rose Type: Hybrid Musk / Shrub / Climber
Breeder: Robert A. Holmes (1976)
Color: Creamy white with golden stamens
Vase Life: 3–5 days
Fragrance: Light – musk/floral
Bloom Form: Single, flat cupped
Petal Count: 4–8
Flower Size: 4–5″ (10–12 cm)
Root Stock: Own Root
Growth Type: Climbing
Flowering: Repeat – late spring through fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness Zones: 5b–9b
Spacing: 4–5′
Height: 6-12'
Width: 3-4'
Disease Resistance: Good – handles most common rose diseases with ease
Awards: Portland Gold Medal; RHS Rose Hall of Fame “World’s Favourite Rose”
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West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Mid‑Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast (with winter protection), Intermountain West
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