Sally Holmes Shrub Rose
Rosa 'Sally Holmes'
This exceptional shrub rose creates a spectacular display with enormous clusters of single, creamy white flowers that can contain 50 or more blooms per spray, resembling a massive hydrangea. The vigorous, arching growth habit and non-stop blooming from spring to frost make it perfect for creating dramatic focal points or informal hedges. Sally Holmes thrives with minimal care while providing maximum impact in the landscape.
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Zones
5–9
USDA hardiness
Height
6-12 feet
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Sally Holmes Shrub Rose · Zones 5–9
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day), Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours). Soil: High Organic Matter. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist. Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 12 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Maintenance: Medium. Propagation: Stem Cutting. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
Rose hips will form if not pruned off
Color: Red/Burgundy. Type: Drupe.
Bloom time: Fall, Spring, Summer
Advantages
- +Attracts: Bees
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, spider mites, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigolds
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies that commonly attack roses
Garlic
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew on roses
Catmint
Repels aphids and ants while attracting beneficial insects like lacewings
Alliums
Strong scent deters aphids, thrips, and other soft-bodied insects
Clematis
Shares similar growing conditions and provides vertical interest without competing
Thyme
Ground cover that repels cabbage worms and enhances soil health
Geraniums
Repel Japanese beetles and rose chafers that feed on rose blooms
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause wilting
Large Trees
Create excessive shade and compete for nutrients, reducing rose bloom production
Brassicas
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt rose growth
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Excellent disease resistance, very healthy variety
Common Pests
Rarely bothered by pests
Diseases
Highly disease resistant