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ROSA banksiae 'Alba Plena'
Commonly known as Banksian rose
RAMBLERS & CLIMBERS
Large double white flowers which are delicately fragrant
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Good to know
Hardy, but protect flowers from frost. Introduced to Europe in 1807 by William Kerr, plant hunter for the botanist Sir Joseph Banks. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Western and central China. Probably developed in Chinese gardens. -
Rosa
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Small, mid-green leaves composed of 3-7 oblong, lance-shaped to elliptic-ovate leaflets3-6cm (1¼-2½in) long
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White
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing2.5cm (1in) across
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Cottage garden
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterIn frosty areas
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Fully hardy
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingClimbing Species rose, once-flowering, with long, slender, smooth stems, practically thornless. Produces many clusters of rosette-shaped flowers with notched petals
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowersFragrance (1-10) 1-2, slight. Said to smell of violets.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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