Rosa banksiae ~ Lady Banks Rose

Lady Banks Rose is a vigorous climbing deciduous shrub with lightly fragrant clusters of densely pack flowers that are usually yellow or white and bloom from spring into summer.  The glossy dark green foliage is nearly thornless and can also be used as a groundcover if not supported.  Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Lady Banks only bloom on old wood so be careful not to over prune, but is more drought and disease tolerant than most rose species.  Type:  Shrub  Origins: China Height:  20' - 30'  Spread:  6’ - 10' Spacing:  8' USDA Hardiness Zone:  7 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Yellow/White Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Roses are susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot, rust, and rose rosette and require regular fungicide in humid areas that experience a lot of rainfall.  Pest issues include aphids, borers, scale, mites