Hybrid Musk, Shrub Rose 'Sally Holmes'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure
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Shrub
Trained to climb
Trained on pillar
Bloom Color
Non-patented
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Patent Information
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
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Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Slightly Fragrant
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
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Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
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Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
White (w)
Margin Width
Single
Semi-double
Flower Shape
Shade-tolerant
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Resistant to rust
Stems are nearly thornless
Flower Fragrance
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Does it set seed?
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Awards (if applicable)
Hybrid Musk
Shrub
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Smiths, Alabama

Burlingame, California

Carlsbad, California

Emeryville, California

Fresno, California

Rancho Palos Verdes, California

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Santa Cruz, California

Winchester, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Montrose, Colorado

Atlanta, Georgia

Conyers, Georgia

Madison, Illinois

Palmyra, Illinois

Coushatta, Louisiana

Boston, Massachusetts

Turners Falls, Massachusetts

Winona, Minnesota

Reno, Nevada

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Ashland, Oregon

Glenshaw, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania(2 reports)

Providence, Rhode Island

Lewisburg, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Ridgefield, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Weirton, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

5
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0
neutral
2
negatives
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M
Ann Arbor, MI | May 2018 | negative

Although the nursery rated her as being hardy up to Zone 5, the Sally Holmes I tried in my zone 6 garden did not survive a comparatively ...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2015 | negative

This variety grows and blooms well and is fairly disease resistant here, and the flowers are much larger than usual for a hybrid musk, av...Read More

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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | June 2014 | positive

Sally Holmes is fabulous! Planted on south wall just under our roof eaves and it's growing beautifully in its first year. I've read nev...Read More

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San Francisco, CA | June 2013 | positive

Got a cutting and it blooms the first yr. Very strong grower, little thorns, disease free, little care, it can be a bush or climber. Cl...Read More

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Conyers, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2011 | positive

I just love this Rose. It is my very favorite in my garden. She requires very little care (unlike the others) and is the best repeat bloo...Read More

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Seattle, WA | August 2006 | positive

Grows splendidly in Seattle, though tends to pink spots when rained on. Spotting right now after 4 months of drought, though it has had ...Read More

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Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | positive

This shrub rose has become a favorite in my family. It produces huge masses of flower heads that look a little like hydrangeas from a dis...Read More

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