Rosa banksiae 'Lutea'

Also Known As

Rosa banksiae lutea
Banksia Rose
Lady Banks Rose
Yellow Lady Banks Rose
Yellow Lady Banks' Rose
Yellow Lady Banksia Rose

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

H: 12'-20'
W: 8'-15'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' plant details

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa banksiae 'Lutea'

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, thornless

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa banksiae 'Lutea'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another vigorous climber with few thorns; has many small, creamy-yellow roses over a long blooming period. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A standout in early spring, the fully double, 3/4", buttery yellow roses cover this large arching shrub or climbing rose giving the appearance of a yellow spirea or baby's breath. Considered thornless and very disease resistant, this is an easily grown rose. Use it as a large arching shrub at the edge of the yard, or train up a sturdy structure. Grows To: 20' high as a climber, or 6-10' high x 12-15' wide as a shrub Lady Banks' Roses are easy to grow, long-lived garden additions. Whether you choose to grow them as vines laced atop sturdy arbors or as large fountaining shrubs they will provide many years of enjoyment with minimal care once well-established. The Banksia Rose, as it is sometimes called, is basically thornless only rarely producing a cane with 'prickles'. By the way did you know that roses don't actually have 'thorns'? It is generally evergreen down into the teens or lower. The largest rose in the world is considered to be a White Lady Banks' Rose in Tombstone, Arizona that is reputed to cover 9000 square feet! Once well-established, the Banksia Roses require very minimal care except to train the periodic wayward canes when they are being grown up arbors, trellises, and along fences. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. For the best flowering provide 6 or preferably 8 or more hours of direct sunlight per day.

By: Almost Eden

Small, thumbnail-sized double yellow double flowers borne abundantly on long branches. Without pruning or a trellis, can become 20 ft. wide x 10 ft. tall. Almost thornless, it charms everyone who sees its spring blooms.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Rosa banksiae Lutea has clusters of double pastel yellow flowers in early spring. A thornless rambler with long elegant canes, Lady Banks Rose is easy to prune and train or it can be allowed to wander freely in a shrub or tree. Bloom Season: Early, once. Scent: Little. Flower Size:1-2 inches. Class: Wild Rose. Origin: China 1807.