Gardening Flowers Roses 18 White Roses in Gardens That Add a Crisp, Classic Look By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Instagram Viveka Neveln is the Garden Editor at BHG and a degreed horticulturist with broad gardening expertise earned over 3+ decades of practice and study. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for both print and digital media. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on August 3, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Check out our selection of bright and beautiful white roses that vary from perky miniatures to petal-packed climbers. 01 of 18 White Roses For centuries, white roses have symbolized true love, innocence, and hope. Even today, young brides continue the tradition of carrying white roses down the aisle at their wedding to celebrate happiness and new beginnings. In the garden, white roses have also played starring roles, providing a calm and fragrant respite from more brightly colored bloomers. Check out this selection of bright and beautiful white roses, including perky miniatures and petal-packed climbers. 02 of 18 Iceberg First introduced in 1958, 'Iceberg' rose continues to wow gardeners around the globe. Almost in constant bloom, 'Iceberg' is also relatively disease-resistant. Rose type: Floribunda Size: 4 feet tall and wide Garden use: Containers and landscape Fragrance: Little Zones: 5-9 03 of 18 Climbing Iceberg One of the most reliable white-blooming climbers, 'Climbing Iceberg' grows quickly and produces a nonstop show of white blooms. This beauty was first introduced in 1968. Rose type: Climber Size: 15 feet tall, 5 feet wide Garden use: Arbors and trellises Fragrance: Little Zones: 5-9 04 of 18 Macy's Pride Named in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Macy's department store. 'Macy's Pride' is a rugged and produces masses of creamy blonde flowers that mature to pure white roses in the garden. Rose type: Shrub Size: 5 feet tall, 4 feet wide Garden use: Landscapes and hedges Fragrance: Mild Zones: 4-7 05 of 18 White Meidiland Looking for a blooming groundcover to blanket sunny spots in your landscape? Try 'White Meidiland' rose. It's a tough-as-nails, low-growing variety that quickly carpets your garden with rounded, double flowers. Rose type: Landscape Size: 2 feet tall, 6 feet wide Garden use: Groundcover Fragrance: None Zones: 4-9 06 of 18 Blanc Double De Corbert Cold winters are no threat to 'Blanc Double De Corbert' rose. This super hardy rugosa rose will bloom reliably even after a brutal winter. It develops scores of highly fragrant, pure white flowers throughout the summer. Rose type: Shrub Size: 4 feet tall and wide Garden use: Hedges or large flower borders Fragrance: Strong classic rose scent Zones: 3-8 07 of 18 Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II The long stems and classic form of 'Pope John Paul II' rose make it a top choice for fresh-cut arrangements. This disease-resistant variety produces a nonstop bouquet of fragrant pure white roses in the garden. Rose type: Hybrid Tea Size: 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide Garden use: Containers, flower borders Fragrance: Rich citrus scent Zones: 5-9 08 of 18 French Lace White roses don't all look alike. 'French Lace', for example, develops ivory buds with apricot highlights, only turning pure white when the flowers are completely open. The mix of buds and flowers on the same plant is a sensational combination. Rose type: Floribunda Size: 3 feet tall and wide Garden use: Containers, flower borders Fragrance: Light, fruity perfume Zones: 6-9 09 of 18 Climbing Snowbird Ideal for mild climates, 'Climbing Snowbird' is covered in a cloud of pure white flowers in a classic rose shape. First introduced in 1949, 'Climbing Snowbird' isn't always easy to find but definitely worth the search. Rose type: Climber Size: 12 feet tall, 5 feet wide Garden use: Pillars, pergolas, arbors Fragrance: Strong traditional rose scent Zones: 7-9 10 of 18 Madame Zoetmans Like many heirloom roses, 'Madame Zoetmans' blooms only once a year. But, when this little powerhouse does flower, it's smothered in full-petal, rosette-shape blooms with an intoxicating perfume. It's a must-have variety if you love old roses. Rose type: Damask Size: 3 feet tall and wide Garden use: Perennial or rose beds, hedge Fragrance: Rich, classic rose scent Zones: 5-8 11 of 18 Prairie Star Bred in Iowa, 'Prairie Star' rose will shrug off even the coldest winters. Its high-centered, fully double flowers appear all summer on a handsome, disease-resistant, mounded plant. Rose type: Shrub Size: 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide Garden use: Flower border, hedge Fragrance: Light lemony perfume Zones: 4-9 12 of 18 Secret's Out As fragrant as it is beautiful, 'Secret's Out' produces classic, elegantly shaped flowers with a strong, spicy scent. If you like to cut your own bouquets, put 'Secret's Out' on your shopping list. Rose type: Hybrid Tea Size: 3 feet tall, 2 feet wide Garden use: Containers, flower border Fragrance: Rich and spicy aroma Zones: 5-9 13 of 18 Sally Holmes Graceful trusses of 5-inch-wide, single flowers appear on 'Sally Holmes' all summer long. This super easy shrub rose looks amazing in the perennial border, where it will mingle beautifully with delphinium, perennial salvia, lily, and garden phlox. Rose type: Shrub Size: 4-5 feet tall and wide Garden use: Flower border, hedge Fragrance: Moderate scent Zones: 5-9 14 of 18 Gourmet Popcorn Fat buds and crisp white flowers with yellow centers give 'Gourmet Popcorn' its name. The fully double blooms open in generous clusters all summer long atop dark green, disease-resistant foliage. Rose type: Miniature shrub Size: 18-24 inches tall and wide Garden use: Container, groundcover Fragrance: Light Zones: 5-9 15 of 18 Sombreuil Talk about elegant! 'Sombreuil' produces spectacular, flat, petal-packed, fragrant blooms right up through fall. This amazing climber looks terrific on a low arbor or trained up a porch pillar. Team it with clematis for a beautiful flower show. Rose type: Climber Size: 8-12 feet tall, 5-6 feet wide Garden use: Arbor, trellis, or fence Fragrance: Rich tea fragrance Zones: 6-9 16 of 18 Cinderella Even if you only have a tiny patio, you can still enjoy growing roses. Miniature roses such as 'Cinderella,' thrive in containers and produce nonstop sprays of pretty flowers. 'Cinderella' shows off pure white blooms right up until frost. Rose type: Miniature Size: 10-12 inches tall and wide Garden use: Containers, flower borders Fragrance: Light Zones: 5-9 17 of 18 Snowdrift A member of the Easy Elegance family of roses, 'Snowdrift' is prized for its disease resistance and flower power. This nonstop bloomer is awash in pure white, fragrant blooms that look as good in a vase as in the garden. Rose type: Shrub Size: 4 feet tall and wide Garden use: Flower borders, hedge Fragrance: Rich rose scent Zones: 4-9 How to Grow Roses the Easiest Ways with the Best Blooms 18 of 18 Madame Hardy If you love the beauty and fragrance of old roses, put 'Madame Hardy' on your must-have list. The fully double white flowers have an intoxicating aroma that will perfume your entire garden. It has a single, extended bloom season in late spring and early summer. Rose type: Damask Size: 5 feet tall, 4 feet wide Garden use: Flower border, hedge Fragrance: Strong rose with lemon scent Zones: 4-9 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! 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