Lady Banks Climbing Rose

Lady Banks’ Rose is a large climbing rose that is spectacular in bloom. One of the first roses to flower, it can bloom as early as March in warmer zones. It grows up to 20 feet long, and it needs a large, strong support to grow well. The small, lemon-yellow blossoms have many petals and they grow in bunches all along the stems, hiding the foliage. A plant in bloom is a glorious sight, and this plant has been given an Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. A classic plant of southern gardens, this plant is more beautiful than words can ever describe.

• Smothered in spring with thousands of small yellow flowers
• Attractive semi-evergreen foliage
• Covers a large area – perfect for pergolas and arbors
• One of the most spectacular and loved roses available
• Plant in full sun, in a warm place

Lady Banks’ Rose grows best in warmer zones, although it is hardy to zone 6, where it should be planted in a sunny, sheltered location. Grow it in rich garden soil, with mulches and rose fertilizer. It is more resistant to hot, dry conditions than almost any other rose, and it should always be planted in full sun. Pests and diseases are normally not important issues. Prune only immediately after flowering, since the new shoots of one year become the flowering shoots of the next spring.