Description
Rosa banksiae ‘Lutescens’ – Rosa banksiae f. lutescens – R. banksiae var. alba – R. banksiae ‘Alba Plena’ -This near evergreen climbing species rose from Western and Central China grows 20-40′ feet tall and 20-30′ feet wide. From thornless stems it carries small, light pointed green leaves composed of 3-7 leathery oblong-lance-shaped to elliptic-ovate leaflets, up to 2 ½” long. In late spring cascading clusters of 3-7 of rosette shaped, single, strongly scented yellow flowers, that are 1″ across, with notched petals. Protect from frost for best result.
Zones 8-9
