Lady Banks Rose
Rosa banksiae
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Lady Banks Rose
Lady Banks Rose (Rosa banksiae) is a nearly thornless climbing rose from China, producing a spectacular flush of small, densely clustered yellow or white flowers in early spring. One of the most vigorous of climbing roses, it has fine-textured evergreen foliage and can spread extensively over arbors and walls. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow, White
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Lady Banks rose thrives in full sun (6+ hours) in NE Florida. Ensure excellent air circulation to minimize fungal diseases common in Florida's humid climate; it is notably more disease-resistant than most roses.
Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly during the first season to establish. After establishment, supplemental irrigation is rarely needed in NE Florida except during extended dry periods.
Tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils including sandy soils common in NE Florida. Fertilize twice yearly with a slow-release rose fertilizer. Lady Banks is nearly thornless, disease-resistant, and blooms prolifically in spring — one of the best-performing climbing roses for Florida.
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Common questions
Is Lady Banks Rose a good plant for St. Augustine?
Lady Banks Rose is a vine for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 20-40 feet × 10-20 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.