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ROSA banksiae 'Lutea'

Commonly known as Yellow Banksian rose

RAMBLERS & CLIMBERS

Clusters of double primrose yellow flowers. Although reasonably hardy this thornless species does make an excellent conservatory plant
Further Reading....
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps 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
  • Yellow
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    6m (20ft)
  • Climber
    Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    Climbing Species rose, once-flowering, with long, slender, smooth stems, practically thornless. Produces many clusters of rosette-shaped flowers with notched petals
  • 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)
  • Against a wall
  • Full sun

ROSA banksiae 'Lutea'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Brought to Europe in 1824. Needs a sheltered wall and protection from frost
    Pests & Diseases
    See header 'ROSA'
    Place of origin
    Western and central China. Probably developed in Chinese gardens.
  • Core Plants
    Rosa
  • Flower Shape
    Double
    Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
    2cm (¾in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
    Greenhouse / conservatory
    Not 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 winter
    In frosty areas
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Fragrance (1-10) 1-2, mild. Said to smell of violets.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile, humus-rich
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Roses - Care Guide

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