Rosa banksiae
Lady Banks' Rose
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Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa banksiae) - Description
Rosa banksiae, common names Lady Banks' Rose or just Banks' rose, is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to central and western China, in the provinces of Gansu, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Sichuan and Yunnan, at altitudes of 500–2,200 m (1,640–7,218 ft).
Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa banksiae) - Blooming
Rose generally flower in flushes. Some roses will have continuous flushes throughout the growing season (or even year depending on the species and climate). There are many types of flowers in this genus too. The hybrid tea rose is the rose in the classical sense. They have pointed buds that open in a spiral manner at the end of a single stem. Grandiflora roses are taller than the hybrid tea roses, sometimes reaching up to 10 ft. tall. Grandifloras are good for barrier plants. Floribunda roses are smaller than hybrid tea roses both in overall stature of the plant and flower size. Polyantha roses have many small flowers bundled together.
Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa banksiae) - Growth
Roses include members of the genus Rosa that are deciduous and evergreen shrubs. The "deciduous" species are actually semi-deciduous and is dependent on the temperature. If the temperature dips too low, roses will drop their leaves. There are many types of growing patterns in the rose genus. There are climbing roses, miniature roses groundcovers, "tree" roses and your typical shrub or bush. Roses are extremely diverse in their growing patterns, but they generally thrive with full sun to light shade. Although many roses can survive in colder climates, they grow best and have more blooms in warmer temperatures. Since roses are such a diverse group of plants, there are varieties that can accommodate most climates.Roses may require winter protection. This may include pruning the height of tall stems in late fall to reduce damage from being whipped about in strong winter winds. Hybrid Tea and Grandiflora roses are a bit more tender when it comes to cold temperatures. To provide basic protection for the rose crown, mound soil up around the crown and lower branches (generally to a depth of 8 to 12"). This should be done in late-fall after the first major freeze of the season. It's important not scrape soil from around the base of the rose to from a mound. Bring soil in from another part of the yard or purchase some extra soil. Winter protection can be as extreme as mounding soil around the base, packing the canes with straw or leaves, tying them together and then wrapping the whole top of the rose with burlap.
Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa banksiae) - Planting
The most important thing to know when planning a rose garden is to know how much space is required for your roses. Plentiful spacing between roses promotes good air circulation, which roses benefit from. To promote optimal growth, dig a deep hole for your rose and mix in a complete fertilizer into the soil. Roses come in many different ways: bare-root, budded, container grown, etc.
Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa banksiae) - Pest
Many roses are susceptible to foliage diseases. To prevent this, plant roses in an area that has plenty of air circulation. Different varieties of roses have different susceptibilities and resistances to various pests. The best way to generally prevent pest infestations is to properly prepare the soil and feed with appropriate nutrients. Some varieties of roses are susceptible to aphids, black spot, powdery mildew, rust, mealy bugs and thrips. At the first sign of disease, remove the affected stems.Unfortunately, deer love young roses and will kill your plants if they are not protected. Established roses have a better chance of survival.
Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa banksiae) - Interesting facts
Contrary to popular belief, roses do not have thorns. The thorn-like protrusions on the stems of roses are actually called prickles. A thorn would be an entire stem or branch that has been modified to be hard and sharp. Prickles are extensions of the epidermis of the rose stem that has hardened. The difference is that thorns are entire stems, while the prickle is only part of the stem.
Lady Banks' Rose (Rosa banksiae) - Soil and irrigation
Once established roses require little water; however, some of the old garden roses are exceptions to this rule. When you do water your rose, make sure to water deeply to moisten the entire root system. Some roses are susceptible to the stresses of over watering, whereas some roses (specifically some of the hybrid tea roses) do not show any ill effects even in the most water saturated soils.
