Petal Pals
climber · 1976
Sally Holmes
Rosa 'Sally Holmes'
6-12 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
3-4 inches
Bloom habit
Large clusters of single to semi-double flowers.
Petal count
Single to semi-double (typically 5 petals).
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green.
Foliage surface
Glossy.
Fragrance Notes
Light, pleasant fragrance.
Color Description
White
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6-12 feet
Spread
3-7 feet
Soil
Fertile, moist, well-drained soil with high organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Good to excellent disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Average, maintain moderate moisture, especially during dry spells; avoid standing water.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again mid-season; additional feeding in late summer can extend flowering.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to remove dead, diseased, or crossed canes and to shape the framework; deadhead throughout the season to encourage repeat blooming.
Pests & Diseases
Generally good disease resistance; occasional issues with blackspot and powdery mildew; deer may browse.
🧬 Pedigree
'Ivory Fashion' x 'Ballerina'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Monza Gold Medal (1979), Baden-Baden Gold Medal (1980), Portland Gold Medal (1993), Glasgow Best Fragrance (1993), Rose Hall of Fame (2012)