White Licorice Floribunda Rose: Creamy White Elegance

The White Licorice floribunda rose, introduced in 2009 by Bedard (WEKdidusinra), produces clusters of fully double, creamy white flowers with a light, sweet licorice fragrance. A clean, elegant addition to the white rose palette.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'White Licorice'
Additional names: WEKdidusinra
Hybridized by: Bedard
Registered/Introduced: 2009

Growth Habit and Blooms

Bushy 3–4 feet. Flowers 2.5–3 inches, creamy white, fully double, in sprays. Light licorice fragrance. Continuous bloom.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile.
• Watering: Moderate.
• Pruning: Spring shaping.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

White gardens, mixed borders, mass plantings. The licorice scent is delightful.