Species Rose 'Lutea' (Lady Banks Yellow)

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' is a vigorous, thornless species rose celebrated for its cascading clusters of small, double, butter-yellow flowers in early to mid-spring. Introduced in 1824, this heirloom climber can reach 15–20 feet, making it spectacular on pergolas, fences, or scrambling into trees.

• Family: Rosaceae
• Genus: Rosa
• Species: banksiae
• Cultivar: 'Lutea'
• Also known as: Banksian Yellow, Jaune, Lady Banks Yellow, Yellow Banksia
• Synonyms: R. banksiae var. lutea, R. banksiae flavescens, R. banksiae lutea, R. banksiae luteo-plena, R. banksiana
• Hybridized by: RHS
• Introduced: 1824

Key Features: Small (¾–1 inch), fully double, pale yellow blooms in profuse clusters. Thornless, slender canes with semi-evergreen foliage in mild climates. Blooms once annually in spring on old wood—prune only after flowering. Hardy in USDA zones 7–10 (zone 6 with protection). Requires sturdy support and space to ramble.

Landscape Uses: Arbors, pergolas, large trellises, fence lines, or naturalized into trees. Drought-tolerant once established. Not for small gardens.