Lady Banks White single petaled named in their honor

named in their honor

The bright

Soft blush-pink buds open to clusters of pristine white

this variety has earned its iconic status worldwide

Simply a gorgeous rose

Lady Banks White single petaled named in their honor1807 12 to 20 feet This white form of Rosa banksiae was named in honor of the wife of the gifted amateur rosarian, Sir Joseph Banks. The botanist who named it, Robert Brown, commented on its lovely fragrance, saying, Indeed, I doubt whether many persons, if blindfolded, could by the odour distinguish them from violets." Banksia roses are thornless and appear to have no serious insect or disease problems. They are long lived. Any Southerner who plants