Yellow Lady Banks Rose

Yellow Lady Banks Rose is a vigorous, nearly thornless climber that covers long arching canes with masses of small double pale-yellow flowers in spring. Unlike repeat-blooming landscape roses, it produces one spectacular seasonal display on older wood. Train it on a sturdy arbor, fence, pergola, or wall where its mature size has room to develop. Plant in full sun for the heaviest flowering and prune only as needed immediately after bloom.

Rose details

• Botanical name: Rosa banksiae 'Lutea'
• Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade
• USDA zones: 7–10
• Mature size: 10–20 ft with support × 6–10 ft wide
• Foliage: Semi-evergreen; evergreen in mild winters
• Flowers: Profuse small double pale-yellow flowers
• Bloom season: Early to mid-spring; blooms once
• Water: Average; deep regular water while establishing
• Growth habit: Vigorous, arching, nearly thornless climber
• Landscape uses: Arbors, fences, pergolas, walls, slopes, large screens
• Deer tolerance: Mildly deer resistant, not deer-proof

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.