banksian rose

Rosa banksiae var. banksiae

The Banksian Rose (Rosa banksiae var. banksiae) is a lovely climbing open rose native to China. It produces large clusters of white flowers that fade to yellow throughout the summer. The rose has light green foliage with lemon sheen, often tipped with red. The rose grows in sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and will thrive in poor soils as well. It is an extremely vigorous grower and can quickly cover walls and trellises if given plenty of sun and fresh air. Prune hard in the winter to keep the rose blooming throughout the summer.