Rosa banksiae alba, hybrid banksia

Also known as
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R banksiae albiflora
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Rosa banksiae banksiae
Rosier de Banks a fleurs blanches
Rosier de Lady Banks
White Banksia
White Banksian Rose
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Wongmoue-heong
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Brief summary

Modern Rose, hybrid banksia "Rosa banksiae alba", United Kingdom, introduced by William Kerr in 1807, Usually is white in color, globular bloom shape, double petal count, blooms 1 - 2 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, once rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be arching, 610 - 1200 cm in height, 200 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.

Main characteristics

Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Globular

Size

Height
610 - 1200 cm
Width
200 cm
Bloom size
1 - 2 cm
Buds / Stem
5-10
Petal Count
Double

Resistance

Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew

More information

Color: white, near-white, or shades of white.
Show names: Rosa banksia banksia; R. banksiae; Rosa banksiae banksiae.
Discovered in 1807.
Presented in the United Kingdom by William Kerr in 1807 as 'R. bankiae alba'.
Presented in France by Jean-François Boursault in 1817 as 'Rosier de Banks a fleurs blanches'.
Presented in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty Ltd. Ltd. until 1911 as 'R. bankiae alba'.
Banksia hybrid; species/wild.
White blooms with a strong violet fragrance. Average diameter 1–1.5 cm. Small, terry flowers (17–25 petals), in brushes, rosette form. Flowers once in spring or summer.
Tall liana, without thorns (or almost).
Height from 610 to 1200 cm.
This rose flowers on old shoots.