ROSA banksiae 'ALBA PLENA'

Double white banksian rose, Lady Banks rose, Rosa banksiae var. alba, Rosa banksiae 'Alba Plena'

ROSA banksiae 'ALBA PLENA'

Double white banksian rose, Lady Banks rose, Rosa banksiae var. alba, Rosa banksiae 'Alba Plena'

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Maintenance advice : Moderate pruning at the end of winter. Cut down any older branches, spindly twigs and branches too close together or too long, if necessary.
Botanical/Horticultural origin : Horticultural origin : introduced to Kew gardens from Canton by William Kerr (GB) 1807
Use group : Climbers
Height at 10 years : 6 m
Width at 10 years : 4 m
Growth : Fast
Fragrance : Yes
Exposure : Sun - Half shade
Evergreen/Deciduous : Semi evergreen
Shape : climbing
Colour of leaves : Green
Colour of flowers : White
Soil type : Garden soil
Uses : Climber

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Climbing rose with numerous and dense bunches of little (3cm in diameter), double, pure white flowers in May-June. Light violet fragrance. Can be formed to grow as a bush. Vigorous, will grow faster if in a warm exposure, sheltered from the north, the cold and late frosts. Robust plant. Tolerates the half-shade. The latin name is currently Rosa banksiae var. banksiae