White Lady Banks Climbing Rose

Rosa banksiae 'Alba Plena'

Pronunciation: ROH-zuh BANK-si-a
SKU #07015
6-9

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A vigorous climber with rich green foliage on nearly thorn-free slender branches. Lightly fragrant, miniature, white, double blooms are quite profuse. Bursts into bloom in spring to early summer; does not repeat bloom. Evergreen in milder climates. A fine climber for arbors.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Fast growing, vining habit; reaches 15 to 20 ft. tall, with support.

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Bloom TimeSpring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBarrier, Espalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasA beautiful sight billowing over a roof, fence or sturdy arbor, this Rose thrives with full sun and room to run. Long canes should be secured so that they are not damaged or broken.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsClematis (Clematis); Peony (Paeonia); Eastern Snowball (Viburnum); Boxwood (Buxus); Salvia (Salvia)
Care InstructionsGrows easily in average to enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Blooms on old wood; prune just after flowering.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBarrier, Espalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasA beautiful sight billowing over a roof, fence or sturdy arbor, this Rose thrives with full sun and room to run. Long canes should be secured so that they are not damaged or broken.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsClematis (Clematis); Peony (Paeonia); Eastern Snowball (Viburnum); Boxwood (Buxus); Salvia (Salvia)
Care
Care InstructionsGrows easily in average to enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Blooms on old wood; prune just after flowering.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.