You may be more familiar with the yellow Lady Banks' rose, Rosa banksias lutea. This white one Rosa Banksiae Banksiae, has an interesting history, having been brought from China in1807 by William Kerr. The expedition was paid for by Sir Joseph Banks who named the rose for his wife. The cuttings were taken to Kew Gardens in London and in 1885 a visitor to Tombstone, Arizona, brought a cutting of this rose for her friend. The rose still lives. You can read all about my visit to the Rose Museum in Tombstone, where I purchased a cutting of the rose.
Blooming is about a month early this year due to our very warm spring and should continue for a few weeks.
I've always loved this rose. My mother in law had one planted along her fence. It looks great in a vase!
ReplyDeleteIt is always wise to enjoy cuttings in a vase, whenever possible! These are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the information about the Rose Museum in Tombstone. I've passed through there a few times. I'll be sure to stop next time. Your Lady Banks is beautiful! I have one planted, but the deer keep sneaking in, so it hasn't reached it's full potential.
ReplyDeleteSo nice, and I love the history!
ReplyDeleteI love White Lady Banksia roses. I love using them in my designs when I find the right spot with enough room for them to grow,
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