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Still waiting for it to flower , but a healthy looking plant
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Wish it to drape over the pergola. I had one on a wall in Somerset which was beautiful and expansive. This garden in Glos is perhaps too cold for it.
Bee
Gloucestershire
Rosa banksiae 'Lutea'
banksian rose (rambler)
3 litre pot
available to order from autumn
This rose is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
- Flowering period: April to June
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
This lovely rambler produces graceful sprays of small, double, deep yellow flowers in late spring and early summer - some weeks ahead of the main rose season. The thornless stems are perfect for covering an arch or pergola, or for growing through a strong tree, where the lightly scented flowers can best be appreciated. It's not quite fully hardy so is happiest in a sheltered, sunny site. - Garden care: Roses are quite deep-rooted plants so dig a deep hole roughly twice as wide as the plant’s roots and mix in a generous amount of composted organic matter. A top-dressing of a general purpose fertiliser can be worked into the surrounding soil and we also recommend using Rose Rootgrow at this stage to encourage better root development. This is particularly important when planting into a bed where roses have previously been grown as Rose Rootgrow is said to combat rose sickness (aka replant disease). Before planting you will also need to make sure that there is adequate support for the rose to grow onto.
Remove the plants from their pots and gently spread out the roots before placing them in the centre of the hole. Try to ensure that the 'bud union' (the point where the cultivated rose has been grafted onto the rootstock, and from where the shoots emerge) is at soil level. You can judge this quite easily by laying something flat, like a spade handle or bamboo cane, across the top of the hole. When they are at the right height, back-fill the hole, firming the soil down gently before watering the plant well. Tie the stems to the support in an open fan shape and as new shoots emerge, tie these in horizontally.
When planting against a large tree, dig a hole about a metre away from the trunk and angle the rose towards the trunk. The tree must be mature and strong enough to take the weight of the rose. Or you can train the rose up to the crown of branches, using wooden supports. In this case the rose should be planted on the outer reaches of the tree's canopy. Allow it to scramble up the supports and then into your chosen tree.
Water generously until well established, and apply a specialist rose fertiliser (following the manufacturer’s instructions) each spring. They will also benefit from a generous mulch of composted farmyard manure in spring, but make sure this is kept away from the stems.
When your rose has filled the allotted space, one in three of the oldest stems can be cut right back to their base. In smaller areas, remove all the stems that have flowered, tie in new stems to replace them, and then shorten the side shoots of the remaining stems by up to two thirds. This should be done in summer after their flowers have faded. Rambling roses usually respond well to hard pruning, so those that have become overgrown can be renovated from late autumn to late winter. First remove any dead, damaged or weak-looking stems completely. Keeping from four to six young stems, cut all the others right back to their base. Shorten the side shoots on the remaining stems by up to a half and tie these onto the support.
- Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
Eventual height & spread
Notes on Rosa banksiae 'Lutea'
"Delightful for trailing along a fence and a splendid sight against a large, warm sheltered wall; combines incredibly well with wisteria, which flowers at much the same time"
Goes well with
Beautiful plant
5
Perfect plant for my needs
Maza
Leighton buzzard
Stunning Statement Rose.
5
This is a stunning, climbing, yellow rose that has a mass of beautiful clusters of small flowers. I first saw it growing the full height of a south facing wall of a Manor House in Hampshire and had to have one for myself. It only flowers once a year around Easter time but anyone who visits our house, at that time, greatly admires it. It's quite the talking point and most of my friends have gone on to buy one for themselves or receive one from me as a gift. This Rose seems happy to grow out of a pot or the ground and, if bought early in the spring, takes off fast and even flowers the first year - very good natured! This rose does produce a lot of suckers that need removing throughout the year but other than that a a little light pruning it really is very low maintenance and hardy.
MR5 BGA
Battle, East Sussex
Rose Garden
5
Really happy with these plants. I had struggled to find them elsewhere so was delighted to stumble across Crocus. They arrived in the timescale promised and looked great. They are now starting to get established so I am looking forward to seeing them bloom next spring.
Jules
Shropshire
Very happy with our Rosa banksiae
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Happy with our Rosa banksiae. We planted them immediately in full sun in front of a wall. They have filled out a bit. We haven't done anything yet (10 months) apart from just loosen some of the tape. In the spring, they'll be sorted out and attached to the wall
David
near Lincoln
Every time I move house, I buy this rose from Crocus!
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Rosa Banksii is one of the most beautiful and adaptable roses for a garden. It can either climb over a pergola to give colour and shade, climb up a fence to give background brightness, or cover an unsightly tree trunk or garden shed pretty quickly with the most delicate and attractive yellow blooms. Flowering from late April or early May, it also provides wonderful sunny colour at the time most spring flowers are past their best and before summer bedding makes an appearance. It is a rose which creates, and exudes, so many happy memories! :)
Granny Kate
Retford, Nottinghamshire now...
Favourite rose
5
Once established this rose gives a mass of early spring flowers. As the stems are thornless it is easy to prune. Over time it will grow big so management in smaller gardens is a must. I love it.
Barbara
London
Beautiful plant and excellent service
5
Very well grown plant, which has flowered really well ever since on a warm, south-facing wall where it is much admired
Sally
West Sussex
Stunning
5
I have had my Banksia for 4 years now, purchased late in the season so didn't plant till following spring. I have seen on the Q&A people asking why their Banksia isn't blooming even after 2 or 3 years, I have to tell you that as a rule it won't, it will spend its first 2 or 3 years depending on soil and location growing its root system, it will of course also grow foliage but not flowers just yet, My banksia is now about 20 feet in height, I have it growing on a very large pergola and it is now making its way into a nice tall tree. I had my first roses last year and not many of them, this year was definitely better, roses all over and I'm sure next year will be even better, I give mine a good mulch of organic manure and it has a nice chip bark mulch also, I give it a general purpose fertiliser like chicken manure and it also has regular feedings of potash throughout the growing season. I know we expect our roses to bloom first year but this one is generally an exception, be patient it is worth it in the end, and you have to admit the foliage itself is beautiful. It also attracts lots of songbirds thanks to the insects that inhabit it. By the way I always tick, keen but clueless, this isn't so, I have learnt a great deal but cannot in all honesty tick experienced.
carrots
Staffordshire
Rosa banksiae Lutea
4.6
9
100.0
- I planted a Rosa banksia lutea this year as per instructions, against the front wall of the house in a sheltered sunny spot with a support to climb up. I watered well through the very hot days we have had. The leaves are looking somewhat discoloured, brown, yellow or silvery in places, although it has started growing up the house. What should I do? Thankyou.
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JD
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It's hard to say for sure without seeing it (as it may simply be natural deterioration before the leaves are shed), so perhaps you could email some photos to our customer services team (along with your order reference number) and we can look into it for you.
Helen
- I have a banksea rose, I live in Scotland and could not get it to flower and was then told I was pruning it at the wrong time of year, I should prune seldom and only after flowering not in the spring like other roses ? What is your experience of this advice?
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Tish
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Hello, We reccommend that when your rose has filled the allotted space, one in three of the oldest stems can be cut right back to their base. In smaller areas, remove all the stems that have flowered, tie in new stems to replace them, and then shorten the side-shoots of the remaining stems by up to two thirds. This should be done in summer after their flowers have faded. Rambling roses usually respond well to hard pruning, so those that have become overgrown can be renovated from late autumn to late winter. First remove any dead, damaged or weak-looking stems completely. Keeping from four to six young stems, cut all the others right back to their base. Shorten the side shoots on the remaining stems by up to a half and tie these onto the support.
Helen
- hi - I'm interested in rosa banksiae in spring and have two questions: 1. can it be grown in a pot? 2. are the leaves evergreen or will they drop in winter? Thanks!
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hermione77
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Hello there This is a lovely rose which is deciduous, however I wouldn't recommend growing it in a pot as it is a large rambling rose which could grow to 6m x 6m eventually given the right conditions. There are other roses that are more suitable for pots. I have attached a link below to these. http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/roses/plcid.8/vid.274/ Hope this helps
- I planted by rose in the ground a few months ago but hasn't grown yet and I'm not sure why? Also it has developed new leaf buds but unfortunatly shows no signs of flowering, so is there anything I can do to encourage it to flower? Its planted in heavy clay soil which I know is undesirable so I try not to water it too excessively as I'm worried the roots will become waterlogged.
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Ak
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Hello there Plants are just starting to come out of winter dormancy, so it is too early to expect your rose to be doing anything yet. It will be concentrating on growing a root system first. Many roses will tolerate a clay soil, but there are few plants that like to sit in a waterlogged soil, so we recommend when planting in clay soil to dig in lots of bulky organic matter, such as a well rotted manure or compost to improve the soil. Hope this helps.
- I have had aRosa Banksiae for four years, it faces east, well lsupported but not enclosed from behind, it has not flowered despite good healthy growth. Please advise, do I needto grub it out and buy anew Rose?
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Cindy
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Hello, I would certainly not take it out just yet. These plants like lots of sun, so if it only gets sun in the morning then this could be playing a part in the lack of flowers. If you cannot improve this, then you can give it a bit of a push by feeding with sulphate of potash and making sure it is kept well watered.
helen
- Hi there, I have a 5 year old Banksia covering a large pergola, unfortunately I now also have 3 squirrels and they have decided that my Banksia is their new salad bar! They are eating it at a rapid pace, mostly the new growth appearing right at the top, do you have any suggestions on how I can stop these little pests? Thanking you in advance.
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Carrots
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Hello there Squirrels can be such a pest, and unfortunately there isn't an easy remedy. You could try covering your rose with netting as a deterrent. There is a product that is meant to be for deterring cats but seems also to deter squireels that may be worth trying. Silent roar lion manure http://www.crocus.co.uk/product/_/silent-roar-lion-manure/classid.2000004185/ Hope this helps
- Hi - what is the best time of year to plant this rose? would planting in the autumn be preferable to spring? Many thanks
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meercat
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Hello, If you have a sheltered spot and your soil does not remain heavy and wet throughout the winter, then you should plant it in autumn, but if you have a more exposed spot, then I would wait until spring.
Helen
- I have an armandi which is growing rampant through an ornamental apple tree. Should Icut it back?
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Narg
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Hello, It really depends on the eventual height of your apple tree. Clematis armandii do get pretty big and will grow to around 5 x 3m, so if you have a small tree, it will completely swamp it.
Helen
- Hi, I am considering a Banksia rose for my garden but wanted to ask a question before i did. I live in North East Scotland,and the garden is exposed in parts, the flower garden isn't too exposed and is south facing but it is a bit windy, would this rose survive up here?
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Rosie
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Hello, These are very beautiful roses, but they do need a sheltered position. With that in mind I do have concerns about it flourishing in the position you have described, so your best option may be to opt for one of the tougher roses.
Helen
- Plenty of green leaves BUT NO Flowers at all after 2 years of growth Situated on a fence facing S / S West
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Keen but not any good kept trying
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Hello, There are a number of reasons why plants don't flower. These include too much shade or not enough water or nutrients. It can also be caused by the plant putting on new root growth instead of focusing its energies on producing flowers. I am not really sure why your rose has not produced buds, but given time and the right conditions, there is no reason why it wont flower. You can often give them a bit of a push by feeding during the growing season with a high potash fertiliser.
Helen
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