Rosa banksiae ‘Alba Plena’
Rosa banksiae 'Alba Plena' blooms in spring with small, ivory white, 3/4 inch wide, double flowers in loose clusters.
Rosa banksiae or Lady Banks’ rose is an heirloom species rose native to and cultivated in China for centuries that grows as a large scrambling climbing vine up to 20 feet high. It was introduced to western horticulture in the early 1800s. Plants are nearly thornless to thornless with semi-evergreen to evergreen leaves in milder zones and small, lightly fragrant flowers in shades of yellow or white that bloom about a month before hybrid roses. ‘Alba Plena’ blooms in spring with small, ivory white, 3/4 inch wide, double flowers in loose clusters. Grow it on an arbour, trellis, pergola, or wall or into a medium sized tree. Its flowers are beautiful cut and displayed in a vase. Tolerant of part shade. A must-have in any rose collector’s garden! It can be pruned to keep smaller. Should be mulched heavily in zone 6.
Common Name: Climbing Rose
Family: Rosaceae (The Rose Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade,
Height: 15-25'
Width: 8-10'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Foliage Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Orange
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: No
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Central and western China from 500-2200 metres elevation.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
