The Story
Sally Holmes is a beloved classic, smothering itself in huge clusters of large, single blooms that open from soft apricot-pink buds to a delicate blush. The effect is breathtaking—great trusses of flowers that read almost like hydrangeas from a distance, carried from spring through fall. Versatile by nature, it can be grown as a substantial shrub or trained as a short climber, reaching three to five feet in full sun. It’s remarkably tough, resisting deer, rabbits, and disease while sailing through cold winters. The blossoms draw butterflies and make airy, romantic cut arrangements. For sheer flower power and easygoing grace, Sally Holmes is hard to beat.
Description
Sally Holmes is a beloved classic, smothering itself in huge clusters of large, single blooms that open from soft apricot-pink buds to a delicate blush. The effect is breathtaking—great trusses of flowers that read almost like hydrangeas from a distance, carried from spring through fall. Versatile by nature, it can be grown as a substantial shrub or trained as a short climber, reaching three to five feet in full sun. It’s remarkably tough, resisting deer, rabbits, and disease while sailing through cold winters. The blossoms draw butterflies and make airy, romantic cut arrangements. For sheer flower power and easygoing grace, Sally Holmes is hard to beat.
