- Lady banks rose
Botanical name: rosa banksiae
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: up to 20 ft in height and up to a 10 ft spread
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 8-10
Flower color: yellow, white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can grow up to 8 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune to maintain size as soon as the plant stops flowering for the season
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: trailing vine
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: climbing rose
Watering instructions: water when the soil has dried out
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 or 12-12-12 in mid spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: phlox, nepeta, russian sage
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans but toxic for pet if ingested
Invasive species: no
