Lady Banks White Rose, Evergreen Multiflora, White Lady Banks' Rose, Rosier de Lady Banks 'Alba Plena'

Unbelievably fast grower. I tried to train it up tree in an orderly manner but was unable to do so as the rose grew so fast. The rose w...Read Moreon and I just let it do whatever it wants. I have not detected fragrance in my Lady Banks but since it's located at a far corner of the property I don't ck often enough to comment w/ certainty about fragrance or lack thereof.

A lovely, graceful rose. Can take all kinds of tough conditions like drought (no water for 6 months at my house), heat, reflected light, ...Read Moreheavy clay, poor drainage and still gift you with its beautiful violet scented blooms, like snowfall on her canes, for months in spring and early summer and then, often, a small flush in fall.

It will mildew during our June gloom, but not enough to matter. The Lady, however, has a voracious appetite for real estate. She will consume nearby trees, houses, driveways etc. The only enemy that ever came close to giving her a run for her money in the landscape eating contest was the contemptible red apple iceplant. But, honestly the Aptenia was outclassed.

If I had a couple of acres, I would have Lady Banks and Mermaid along an unwatered fenceline where they would provide me with great, careless beauty with no water or work on my part. Where I would never have to prune or whip them with the chainsaw for taking up too much space.

Lovely light scented rose that blooms faithfully every year in early spring, covering the plant with hundreds of blooms. Cascades beautif...Read Moreully over and along fences. Cut back after bloom to keep its size in check, it can get 30 ft tall. No disease problems.

I just planted my L.B. Rose two months ago....and it has taken off immediately!