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Lady Banks Rose Plant Care
Rosa banksiae R.Br.
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With its delicate, fern-like foliage, Rosa banksiae is a showstopper in any garden. Originating from China, this unique plant is highly sought after by collectors for its elegant appearance and clusters of small, fragrant white or pale yellow flowers that bloom in abundance during the spring.
Every 4–7 days
Bright indirect
60–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Lady Banks Rose?
Water Lady Banks Rose every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Where Is the Lady Banks Rose Native To?
What Is the Lady Banks Rose?
Lady Banks Rose (Rosa banksiae) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Rosa genus. Lady Banks Rose is native to central and western China, in the provinces of Gansu, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Sichuan and Yunnan, at altitudes of 500–2,200 m (1,600–7,200 ft). Lady Banks Rose is also known as Banks' Rose, Lady Banks' Rose.
Lady Banks Rose displays a climbing, vining growth habit, reaching up to 6 ft tall with a spread of approximately 4 ft.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lady Banks Rose?
Rosa banksiae requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Lady Banks Rose Need?
Lady Banks Rose thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Lady Banks Rose in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lady Banks Rose Prefer?
Rosa banksiae grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Lady Banks Rose prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Lady Banks Rose?
Well-draining mix with perlite and peat. Good drainage is essential for Lady Banks Rose to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lady Banks Rose?
Feed Lady Banks Rose every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Propagate a Lady Banks Rose?
Lady Banks Rose can be propagated through stem cuttings or division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to rose bush plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Lady Banks Rose Toxic to Pets and Children?
Non-toxic to cats and dogs
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list, which covers Rosa species (which includes Lady Banks Rose). View the ASPCA entry
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Lady Banks Rose?
Lady Banks Rose is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Lady Banks Rose Need?
Lady Banks Rose grows outdoors in USDA Zone 7a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 7a. Lady Banks Rose is native to central and western China, in the provinces of Gansu, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Sichuan and Yunnan, at altitudes of 500–2,200 m (1,600–7,200 ft).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Lady Banks Rose is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Rosa genus — compare its care with other Rosa species on PlantoScan.
Rosa is part of the Rosaceae plant family — browse all Rosaceae genera and species.
Lady Banks Rose thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Rosa Species
Other Rosa species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Rosa banksiae R.Br., family Rosaceae (first published in Hort. Kew., ed. 2 [W.T. Aiton] 3: 258. 1811) — World Flora Online record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Rosa species (which includes Lady Banks Rose) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: ALDONA Radominska, CC BY-SA 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 7a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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