‘Tis the season for the Lady Banks rosees to bloom. This hardy, thornless, climbing rose has its origins in Central China, and came to the USA via England. It was named by Sir Joseph Banks who named it after his wife. The yellow variety above, located in Sunset Hills, looks lovely growing on the white picket fence.

We featured this bush nine years ago in 2010. Last time, Harley Houston from NCA&T University contacted us and even arranged to get cutting of the Lady Banks rose. Over the years, Harley has been very committed to gardening, especially planting in raised beds. We wonder how his cutting grew and what his plant looks like today. If you know, let us know. We’d love to photograph him with his plant. Knowing that plants can be shared is such a nice thought.