White Rose

Rosa ×alba L.

The White Rose is a lovely flower that represents purity and innocence. Its soft petals are beautiful and fragrant.

Habitat: Gardens and parks

Appearance

The White Rose has pristine white, often semi-double to double petals arranged in a classic, cup-shaped form. Its sturdy stems are typically green and armed with sharp thorns, providing a clear visual defense against herbivores. The foliage is a dark, glossy green.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusRosa

White Rose

Interesting facts

Its strong perfume can attract nocturnal moths for nighttime pollination too!

Some ancient white roses have been known to live for hundreds of years!

The petals of white roses are sometimes used to make delicious jams and teas!

White roses are often given to symbolize new beginnings and remembrance.

Special abilities

White Roses have sharp thorns that help deter animals from eating their leaves and flowers, keeping them safe.

White Roses release a sweet, strong scent that helps attract pollinators like bees and moths from far away.

White Roses produce rose hips, which are fruits that protect their seeds and provide food for birds.

Measurements & details

Height: 90-250 cm
Spread: 60-180 cm
Flower Size: 6-12 cm
Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
Is Edible: Yes
Toxicity: None
Lifecycle: Perennial
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

collecting nectar and pollen

eats

rose aphid

Macrosiphum rosae

sucking sap from leaves and stems

eats

seven-spotted ladybug

Coccinella septempunctata

preys on aphids affecting the rose

Traits

Deciduous

Discover the magic of plants that shed all their leaves during a particular season, often putting on a spectacular show of fall colors first. They get ready for a fresh start!

Ornamental

These lovely plants are grown simply because they are so beautiful to look at, adding splashes of color and interesting shapes to any garden or landscape.

Shrub

These amazing plants are like nature's bushy sculptures, having woody stems that branch out from the ground to create a lovely, full shape.

Spring Blooming

Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with these cheerful plants that burst into beautiful flowers as spring awakens the world.

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!