Also known as rosa multiflora, but can also be called baby rose or rambler rose, this wild plant has spread rapidly throughout the US and can be found in many meadows, pastures, and forests. It is not a true rambler or climber however. In fact it was commonly used as a hedge or fence for … Read moreMultiflora Rose
Kent, a pretty white groundcover rose with a light fragrance. This will bloom continuously through the growing season, with the flowers fading to a very pale pink. This will pretty much take care of itself, and is disease resistant. Kent bush in bloom Class: Shrub Availability: Commercially available Origin: Bred in Denmark (1988) by Poulsen Roser A/S Bloom: White, … Read moreKent
This is surely one of the best known roses on the planet. Perhaps only surpassed by “Peace” It’s certainly one of my favorite white roses – I have seen some spectacular specimens of over 30′ grown up the sides of houses, and they really are breathtaking. We have a large climbing Iceberg in our back … Read moreIceberg: World’s Most Popular White Rose
The Honor rose has been called the most beautiful white rose available! Look into whether it will work for your garden. I’ve seen several dates for the release on this one. 1976, 1978, or even 1980. I believe 1976 to be correct. We do know that it was originally bred by Warriner. You may also … Read moreHonor: The Most Beautiful White Rose?
The “official” version of Scentasia gives the color as light yellow to white. However, every specimen that I have seen has been white, with a yellow center, as seen in the accompanying photo. Also listed as “moderate fragrance”…again, this is at odds with my experience. I have found it to be quite strongly perfumed. Perhaps … Read moreScentasia: NZ Bred White Floribunda
The musk rose is a highly scented rose that is probably an ancestor of today’s hybrid musks. The story behind this plant is not exactly known. It is believed that it may have first originated in the Himalyas region – that would explain why it is very tolerant of colder climates. It has been grown … Read moreMusk Rose
The yellow Banksiae rose was first introduced to England in the early 1800s. It has been a firm favorite ever since, due to a delightful habit of producing 1000s of flowers, on long, almost thornless canes. You can find a list of other thornless roses on this page. Much as we like the Banksia, it … Read moreYellow Banksia Rose