White rose bushes are a timeless and elegant addition to any garden. Their pure white blooms evoke thoughts of weddings, romance, and classic beauty. If you’re looking to add some white rose bushes to your outdoor space, you have plenty of gorgeous options to choose from. In this article, I’ll go over where to find white rose bushes for sale from reputable online and local sources. With proper care, these roses can enhance your property with vibrant white flowers for years to come.
Online Rose Nurseries Offer Convenience
Ordering white rose bushes online from specialty nurseries is a convenient way to access a wide selection without leaving your home. The plants are safely shipped bare-root at the optimal planting time. Two of my favorite online rose providers are:
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Grace Rose Farm: This family-owned nursery offers a lovely collection of own-root, disease resistant white roses. Varieties include classics like ‘Sally Holmes’ and elegant English roses like ‘White O’Hara’. Their rose bushes start at $49.
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Heirloom Roses This company ships hundreds of types of bare-root and potted roses across the USA Their impressive selection includes fragrant antique varieties like ‘Climbing Blanc Double de Coubert’ and large-flowered hybrid teas like ‘Garden Party’ Potted white rose bushes start at around $20,
When ordering online, review hardiness zones, care needs, and bloom times to pick the right roses for your growing conditions Look for own-root, disease resistant varieties to make rose care easier.
Check Local Garden Centers
Visiting local garden centers and nurseries allows you to see rose bushes in person before buying. Look for indications of healthy plants like:
- Abundant green foliage
- Strong, upright canes
- No signs of pests or diseases
Inspect the roots if buying bare-root. They should be plump and damp, not shriveled. Container roses should be well-rooted but not pot-bound.
Large garden retailers like Home Depot stock standards like Knock Out and Drift roses for around $25 per gallon pot. Specialty plant shops offer a wider variety of roses. Ask about disease resistance and growth habits when selecting.
Consider Flower Shop Bush Roses
Many local flower shops sell rose bushes in spring and summer! These are often mature, budded plants that will bloom shortly after planting. Flower shop roses are usually hybrid tea or floribunda varieties chosen for their long-stemmed blooms. However, their rootstock may not be the most winter hardy. Prices typically range from $40-$80 per bush.
Order High-Quality Bare-Root Roses
For the widest selection, I highly recommend ordering bare-root white rose bushes from online specialty growers. These plants are dormant when shipped, allowing more varieties to be safely packed and transported. Order early for the best selection.
David Austin Roses offers their famous selection of classically shaped English Roses. Varieties like ‘Winchester Cathedral’ and ‘Wisley’ combine magnificent fragrance with pure white flowers. Bare-root bushes cost around $35 direct from the grower.
For antique appeal, consider Heirloom Roses’ ‘Alba Semi-Plena’, a centuries-old variety with deliciously scented, perfectly formed white blooms. Bare-root bushes are only $19.
Prime Planting Time is Early Spring
The optimal time to plant bare-root rose bushes is early spring, before the plants have broken dormancy. Dig each hole at least twice as wide as the root mass and slightly deeper. Amend the soil with compost to encourage strong root growth.
Set each bush at the same depth as grown in the nursery with the graft union 2″ below soil level. Remove any broken roots and soak bare-root plants for a few hours before planting. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch well.
Potted roses can be planted in spring after the danger of frost is past. Container planting allows you to arrange your roses anytime during the growing season. Just be sure to water diligently while plants are establishing.
Proper Care Ensures Healthy Plants
To keep your white rose bushes looking their best:
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Water 1-2 inches per week consistently, more in heat or drought.
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Apply a balanced fertilizer per label directions in early spring when leaves appear.
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Mulch plants to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Replenish mulch yearly.
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Prune repeatedly throughout the blooming season to shape plants and remove spent blooms.
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Monitor for pests like aphids and diseases like black spot and treat promptly.
White Knock Out Rose
They were in excellent shape and also blooming1
Its a very beautiful rose & very hardy
Full Planting & Care Instructions
The White Knock Out® Rose (Rosa ‘RADwhite’) is a unique, small rose with dark green leaves and lots of white flowers. It looks great in any landscape, no matter how big or small. A small rose only reaching 3-4 feet tall/wide it is a moderate grower of 12-18 inches per year. They can grow in USDA zones 5–10 and can handle temperatures as low as -10 degrees. They can also handle both heat and drought. They do best in full sun and bloom most often there. Once they’re established, they can bloom up to nine months a year, depending on where you live.
When to plant: These roses are upright shrubs that grow into a neat mound 3 to 4 feet high. They bloom from June until the first hard frost. In spring, trim any broken or dead branches. You can shape this rose at this time. In places where winters are cold and wet, plant your rose on the leeward side of buildings or walls to protect it from the cold. Or you can wrap snow fencing loosely around the rose and cover with straw.
Selecting a location: Choose a well-drained site in full to partial sun. For roses that get some shade, make sure they get at least six hours of direct sun every day (afternoon shade is better than morning shade). If you have clay or sandy soil, work well-rotted manure or compost into the planting site.
Instructions for planting: 1) Dig a hole twice as wide and twice as deep as the root ball. 2) Mix the manure or compost with the soil you have removed. 3) Fill in the hole with soil until it’s the same size or a little bigger than the rose’s pot. 4) Plant the rose at the same depth as it is in the container. 5) Space roses three feet apart. 6) Cover the planting area with mulch to keep the soil moist and stop other plants from growing around the rose bush.
Watering: Keep roses moist at all times. Water around the roots rather than overhead (or showering).
Fertilization: Fertilize with an organic rose fertilizer once a month. Synthetic fertilizers can make plants grow slowly, so use organic fertilizer instead. Your rose will have more leaves than flowers if you use synthetic fertilizers.
Pruning: Avoid pruning the roses at all in the first 2 to 3 years. Sterilize your sharp pruning shears with hot water or rubbing alcohol. This guarantees a cleaner, healthier cut. Always prune at an angle and not straight across. Roses will grow and bloom more if you cut them back a little in the spring after the last hard freeze. Roses need to be kept in check. If you want it to be smaller than 3 feet wide and 4 inches tall, cut it back in late summer or early fall. Remove dead or old canes at any time. Also, cut very thin canes that might be coming up from the ground. Prune your mature plants by using the 1/3 rule each year in the spring. Remove 1/3 of the oldest canes and any stems that are damaged, diseased or dead.
Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, youll receive an email with a tracking number.
| Amount of Order | Shipping Charge |
|---|---|
| Less than $49 | $19.95 |
| $49 + | FREE SHIPPING! |
| Mature Height : | 3-4 ft. |
| Mature Width : | 3-4 ft. |
| Sunlight : | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate : | Moderate |
| Botanical Name : | Rosa RADwhite |
| Does Not Ship To : | AZ |
| Grows Well In Zones : | 5-10 outdoors |
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FAQ
Do white roses grow on bushes?
What does a white rose symbolize?
What time of year do white roses bloom?
What color roses can I buy at Lowes?
Whether you prefer classic white roses and yellow roses or bright coral-colored roses and purple roses, we carry something for everyone. Our Plant a Rose tutorial gives you information to reward your efforts with a rose garden that will make you proud. Find White roses at Lowe’s today.
What is the best white landscape rose?
The best white landscape rose is also impressive as a floribunda rose. This legendary, carefree rose bursts with huge clusters of large, pure white, lightly honey-scented blooms all season long. Light green, glossy foliage provides a lovely backdrop to the flowers. Iceberg Roses are extremely disease resistant, vigorous and floriferous.
How many gallons is a knock out rose bush?
KNOCK OUT 1 Gal. The White Knock Out Rose Bush with White Flowers KNOCK OUT 3 Gal. The White Rose Bush with White Flowers KNOCK OUT 2 Gal.
Are white roses good for landscaping?
Check out the White Drift Rose for the most popular white rose variety. Landscaping with white garden roses can create a backdrop that will make all other floral colors brighter when planted in front of white rose bushes. A mass planting of just white rose bushes will also make a unique and bold landscape statement.