White Rose of York

Planted at Mount Vernon

Upper Garden

Hardiness Zones

Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

The White Rose of York is a large rose with elegant white flowers in the late spring and early summer. It is prone to sprawling and can be tied to posts or trellises to help keep it in check. This rose's beautiful white flowers are followed by rose hips which take on a gorgeous color in the fall.

Latin Name

Rosa x alba 'Semi-Plena'

Family

Rosaceae

Type of Plant

Roses

Bloom Season

May - June

Seasons

Spring

Specifications

Max Height: 9'

Max Spread: 5'

Sunlight Exposure

Full Sun

Colors

Native Range

Europe

History

The White Rose of York is the symbol of the House of York, who famously fought in the War of the Roses. This rose has been known in cultivation since the 1600s.

Other Details

Pollinator

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