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ROSA banksiae 'Alba Plena'
Commonly known as Banksian rose
RAMBLERS & CLIMBERS
Large double white flowers which are delicately fragrant
Further Reading....
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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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Height12m (39ft) -
Spread6m (20ft)
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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 winterHardy 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
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Full sun
ROSA banksiae 'Alba Plena'
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Additional Features
Good to knowHardy, but protect flowers from frost. Introduced to Europe in 1807 by William Kerr, plant hunter for the botanist Sir Joseph Banks.
Pests & DiseasesSee header 'ROSA'
Place of originWestern and central China. Probably developed in Chinese gardens. -
Core PlantsRosa
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Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing2.5cm (1in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / 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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HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented flowersFragrance (1-10) 1-2, slight. Said to smell of violets.
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Roses - Care Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant Rose - Organic Plant Food
This organic plant food from Empathy contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi and is especially formulated for roses.
Easy to use at any time of the year to feed or top dress your plants.
Only £7.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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