Sally Holmes

Sally Holmes is a much-loved English shrub rose with large, airy clusters of single blooms. The flowers open cream with a blush of pink and yellow stamens, then fade to clean white. The clusters sit on long stems, so the plant looks generous and full. The scent is mild and musky, and the glossy dark green foliage sets off the blooms. It flowers in flushes through the season and holds up well in rain and heat. A tall, bushy plant, it works as a big shrub, a hedge, or a climber trained on a wall or trellis, and it does best in full sun. Give it good air circulation, since it can be prone to blackspot.