About White Dawn Potted Climbing Rose Bush

Rosa ‘White Dawn’ — Climbing Floribunda Rose

The White Dawn Potted Climbing Rose is a clean, glossy-leaved white climber that descends from the famous New Dawn line. With clusters of soft white blooms, strong repeat flowering, and excellent disease resistance, it’s one of the most dependable white climbers for walls, fences, and garden arches.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Climbing Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Lammerts (USA, 1949)
🎨 Color: Pure white with a soft, creamy glow
🌸 Petal Count: ~20–25 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Semi-double to double blooms in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Light, fresh rose scent
🏺 Vase Life: Good — ideal for soft, elegant arrangements

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Vigorous, upright climber with glossy dark foliage
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~4–6′ apart on supports
↕️ Height: ~8–12′
↔️ Width: ~4–6′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — dependable, clean foliage
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs strongly across climates; keeps color purity in heat
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest