Thursday, May 9, 2013

Lady Banks Rose


Lady Banks rose plants (Rosa banksiae) present with light small, yellow or white soft spring flowers. This climbing vine can grow in full sun to partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil with pH of 6.5 to 7.5. These roses perform as evergreens in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11 and as deciduous plants in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 8.

Close up view.  The flowers are very small.

A lovely plant for arbor .













Plant Care:  
 - The Lady Banks roses can tolerate a variety of conditions, so it is a good option for difficult areas of the garden, such as those receiving full sun and hot temperatures or those that become shaded.
      - Irrigate regularly when the top layer of soil feels dry to the touch, for best growth.
      - Prune to maintain the desired height and shape after they flower in the spring; Lady Banks bloom only once a year and pruning will not encourage repeat blooms.
 - We recommend feeding them immediately after they bloom and perhaps again in the Fall with a Rose Fertilizer.   
 - Lady Banks roses are one of the easiest roses to maintain.  Pests and disease don't typically bother them. 

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