Plant Database
White Lady Banks Climbing Rose
Rosa banksiae ‘Alba Plena’
The White Lady Banks Rose is a legendary, vigorous climber famous for its unparalleled spring display. When in bloom, it vanishes beneath an immense cloud of tiny, double, white rosettes that exude a sweet, delicate fragrance. Its long, graceful, and nearly thornless canes allow it to drape elegantly over huge structures. Exceptionally disease-resistant and drought-tolerant once established, it is a majestic, low-care solution for adding timeless romance to large-scale landscapes.
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Breathtaking White Spring Display: Creates a legendary spectacle in spring, covered in countless small, double, pure white flowers with a sweet, delicate scent.
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Extremely Vigorous & Thornless: One of the most vigorous roses, capable of covering very large areas (20-30 ft.) with its pliable, nearly thornless canes.
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Superb Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to common rose diseases like black spot and powdery mildew, requiring no spraying.
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Once-Blooming but Unforgettable: Blooms profusely once per year in mid-spring on old wood. The sheer volume of flowers makes up for the single flush.
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Ideal for Grand Landscapes: Perfect for covering large barns, sprawling over vast pergolas, or training into large trees.