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Rosa banksiae

Lady Banks' Rose

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: City of Durham Parks

 

Description

Lady Bank's Rose is a vigorous climbing vine that will grow to 20' or more. It has glossy, leathery green leaves with large showy clusters of small yellow flowers that bloom in spring. It is essentially thornless and is a good cover for walls, fences or an arbor.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.