Rosa Snow Goose - Climbing rose

English Rose Snow Goose is a truly perpetual climbing rose that is disease-free. Its white roses are small, with fluffy pom-pom shapes that resemble big double daisies or the flowers of certain delphiniums. The plant is covered in large clusters of musky-scented blooms throughout summer. Healthy and reliable, this charming English rose is perfect for elegantly covering a pergola or pillar or hiding an unsightly fence.

The Snow Goose rose is an English climbing rose that can reach an average height of 2.50m (8ft), and up to 3m (10ft), with a spread of 1m (3ft). Highly disease-resistant, it develops stems with few, slightly curved thorns and leaves with typically seven leaflets. The ovate-lanceolate, deciduous, dark green leaflets are shiny and smooth on their upper surface and measure are 2 and 5 cm (1 and 2in) long. This rose is perpetual flowering with small flowers, formed by numerous narrow petals that open up to a small cream-coloured eye, gathered in large clusters from summer to early autumn. They are quite resistant to rain. Their light musky-scented perfume is more or less perceptible depending on the time of day and temperature.

Snow Goose is disease-resistant, and can withstand both hot and cold climates and temperatures as low as -15/-20°C. It is a vigorous, but not too big, variety with few thorns and therefore easy to keep under control. Charming and problem-free, it will easily fit even in a small-sized garden. Snow Goose is incomparable for covering fences and unsightly buildings, giving a touch of wildness when planted above overly strict flowerbeds. It can also be encouraged to climb bushes or trees. It is a perfect choice for decorating an old wall, an arch, a pergola, or a trellis.

Created by David Austin in 1996.