Rose - Sally Holmes

Common Name:
Rose 'Sally Holmes'

Description:
Rose 'Sally Holmes' is a highly regarded shrub rose known for its large, semi-double blooms that open in creamy white with soft apricot or blush pink tones in the bud. Bred in the UK in 1976, it is admired for its elegant simplicity, outstanding flowering performance, and ability to thrive in a range of climates, including Melbourne. The flowers appear in large, showy clusters that resemble hydrangeas, creating a striking display from late spring through to autumn. Each bloom has a golden centre of stamens that attract bees and other pollinators. Lightly fragrant and with excellent repeat flowering, 'Sally Holmes' is ideal for hedging, back borders, and even informal screens. It grows as a tall, bushy shrub with upright growth and glossy, disease-resistant foliage. This rose is low-maintenance, tough, and particularly suited to cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and larger landscapes where impact and reliability are key.

Form:
Shrub – Large

Mature Size:
Height: approximately 150–200 cm
Width: approximately 120–150 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Late Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn
Repeat flowering throughout the season

Flower Colour:
Creamy white with blush pink buds
Golden yellow stamens

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Hedging
Perennial (repeat-flowering)
Bee Attracting
Disease Resistant
Low Maintenance
Excellent as a Feature Plant or Informal Screen

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Nepeta (Catmint)
Perennial Phlox
Hardy Geraniums
Ornamental Grasses