Name: Sally Holmes’

Class: Shrub

Parentage: ‘Ballerina’ x ‘Ivory Fashion’

Hybridizer: Robert A. Holmes

Introduced by: Fryer’s Roses in U.K.

 

‘Sally Holmes’ rose was introduced in 1976 and is a cross between ‘Ballerina’, a hybrid musk and ‘Ivory Fashion’, a Floribunda. It is a single rose of five petals with bloom size of 3” to 4” across with yellow stamens. ‘Sally Holmes’ rose is classified as a shrub but it is so vigorous, it can easily be grown as a climber.

I have seen ‘Sally Holmes’ rose at a friend’s front yard and it is quite a sight. The rose grows all the way to the second floor. It has to be tied strongly to the wall for support. It can grown from 6’ as a shrub and up to 12’ as a climber with almost thornless canes. ‘Sally Holmes’ rose is considered a white shrub rose but her tight buds will appear light apricot maturing to white with a tint of pink at the edges. Foliage is glossy and very disease-resistant. It is also shade tolerant. It has a sweet fragrance.

If you are an exhibitor, it constantly wins awards at the show table. ‘Sally Holmes’ rose is truly an spectacular rose.

Awards:

Baden-Baden Gold Medal 1960

Glasgow – Fragrance 1993

Portland – Gold Medal 1996

 

Tip #41 – Judge your success by the degree that you’re enjoying peace, health, and love.

 

Until next time. Stop and smell the roses.

Rosalinda