The best of the double whites with recurrent blooms of lush fragrance. Large 2½–3" blossoms are creamy and substantial as if they were carved out of snow-white ivory; not fluffy like some other doubles. Begins blooming in June with some recurrence thereafter. Infrequent hips. Attractive dark shiny green foliage. Good fall color. Open vigorous shrub will form a thicket if allowed. Good for hedges or soil stabilization. Z2. (9–18" bare-root plants)

Rosa rugosa hybrids: We no longer offer straight Rosa rugosa seedlings. Many wonderful old and new roses carry rugosa in their parentage (sometimes of an undetermined amount), and we have not observed these hybrids to be harmful to the environment. However the State of Maine legally requires us to include this statement: rugosa: Invasive species, harmful to the environment. Do not plant in coastal environments, especially on or near sand dunes. Alternatives: Bayberry and red chokeberry.

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before March 7 will ship around March 31 through late April, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas. Orders placed after March 7 will ship around late April through early-to-mid May, in the order in which they were received.