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'Rosa banksiae f. subinermis Focke ex H.Lév. synonym' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Huyustus
HMF Ratings:
268 favorite votes.
Average rating:
GOOD+.
Origin:
Discovered 1807. Introduced in United Kingdom by William Kerr in 1807 as 'R. banksiae alba'. Introduced in France by Jean-François Boursault in 1817 as 'Rosier de Banks à fleurs blanches'. Introduced in Australia by Camden Park in 1850 as 'R. banksiae alba plena'.
Class:
Hybrid Banksia, Species / Wild.
Bloom:
White. Strong, violets fragrance. Average diameter 0.5". Small, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, rosette bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.
Habit:
Tall, climbing, few or no prickles/thorns.
Height: 20' to 39'4" (610 to 1200cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b through 9b. Prune after flowering is finished. This rose blooms on old wood.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Parentage:
If you know the parentage of this rose, or other details, please contact us.
Notes:
See also Glossary: Banksian Roses. Thornless.
The double white form was first sent to England in 1807 by William Kerr from garden in or near Canton. See References.
[Rosa banksiae f. alboplena Rehder (1949)
See also Glossary: Banksian Roses.
[Rosa banksiae var. plena Regel (1878)]]
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