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Lady Banks Rose

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Lady Banks Rose - Rosa Banksiae 'lutea'
Lady Banks Rose – Rosa Banksiae ‘lutea’

Rosa banksiae

A hardy evergreen climbing rose originally from China, Lady Banks’ Rose (Rosa banksiae) is a famous vigorous climbing rose. Named after the botanist Joseph Banks it has been widely grown in Australia for many years.

Drought tolerant, disease resistant and with masses of flowers this is an excellent low care rose. Long lived and very rewarding.

Being vigorous, this is a plant that requires good sturdy support.

Lady Banks Rose Varieties

Two forms are commonly available, the yellow form Rosa Banksiae ‘lutea’, pictured right, and the white form Rosa Banksiae ‘alba’.

Single Flowering Forms

  • R. banksiae normalis has a single white flower, however it is more fragrant than the double flowering type.
  • R. banksiae ‘Lutescens’ has single yellow flowers

Both are reasonably drought tolerant once established the white form is scented while the yellow form is not.

How to Grow the Yellow Banksia Rose

This is a vigorous rose, so be prepared for some pruning each year to keep under control. You will be rewarded with masses of flowers during spring.

This is a vigorous rose, so be prepared for some pruning each year to keep under control. You will be rewarded with masses of flowers during early to mid spring. This is a rose that has few thorns and has been in cultivation since the early 1800s.

Flowers appear in large clusters and will almost cover the whole plant.

  • Position/Sun
    Banksia rose will grow in partial light shade however flowering and general growth is best in full sun
  • Soil
    A well drained humus rich soil is best however this is a rose that tolerates a wide range of soils as long as drainage is good. A lightly acidic to neural pH is recommended.
  • Watering
    Once established watering is only required during long dry spells. When first plated deep watering once a week trough spring and summer should suffice.
  • Fertiliser
    A specialist slow release rose fertilise applied in spring.

Landscaping Uses

This is not a repeat flowering rose however it is evergreen in warmer climates which makes it more useful for covering fences walls.

Pruning the Lady Banks Rose

This is also a rose that flowers on old wood, so pruning heavily can reduce flowering the next season.

Prune after flowering by removing damaged canes first, thin if needed and cut remaining canes back by 1/3.

Another good point is that as this is an almost thornless rose, pruning is not difficult. Left to grow unchecked this vigorous grower will reach 15m (45ft) and more, although usually less.

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470 Monbulk-Silvan Road Monbulk VIC 3793
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