Lady Banks' Rose

Rosa Banksiae

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Overview

The Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa banksiae) is a vigorous climbing rose favored for its masses of small, double, yellow or white flowers blooming profusely in spring. This thornless perennial can reach heights up to 20 feet and spreads up to 15 feet, providing an excellent option for trellises or arbors. Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Hardy and low-maintenance, it's ideal for creating a charming, romantic landscape feature.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–8Climate Temperate

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — yellow or white flowers blooming profusely in spring

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rosaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — white flowers in the garden; making it an ideal candidate for trellises

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — consider its mature spread; the Lady Banks' Rose requires minimal watering

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — When positioning the Lady Banks' Rose; which can reach impressive lengths of up to 20 feet

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — which can extend up to 8 to 10 feet, image 50

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — vine with white blooms; making it a suitable option for drought-prone regions

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — vine for full or half; allowing for a spectacular vertical display

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — providing an excellent option for trellises or arbors; aligning well with xeriscape principles.<br><br>Hardy in, image 57

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — yellow or white flowers blooming profusely in spring; plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade, image 55

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — This thornless perennial can reach heights up to 20 feet and spreads up to 15 feet; and fences.<br><br>This, image 56

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade; white flowers in the garden, image 58

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it's ideal for creating a charming, romantic landscape feature, image 59

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — scientifically known as Rosa banksiae; dark green foliage that serves as a stunning backdrop to the mass of, image 60

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — is a timeless and classic choice for an ornamental landscape element; this rose flourishes in full sun to, image 61

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — This vigorous climbing rose hails from central and western China and is known for its nearly thornless canes, image 62

Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa Banksiae) — which can reach impressive lengths of up to 20 feet; scientifically known as Rosa banksiae, image 63

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