• Rosa banksiae ‘Alba Plena’
  • Rosa banksiae ‘Alba Plena’
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Rosa banksiae ‘Alba Plena’

White Banksian rose

£15.99
£19.99
£15.99

3 litre pot

Swap thorny for timeless with Rosa banksiae ‘Alba Plena’ – a beautifully elegant climbing rose that smothers walls and fences in frothy clusters of white flowers every spring. Early to bloom and easy to care for, it’s the ideal choice for anyone wanting the romance of roses without the hassle. Plus, no thorns means it’s family- and pet-friendly, too.
  • Nearly thornless
  • Early flowering
  • Low maintenance
  • Semi-evergreen in mild climates

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  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Half hardy

  • Flowers

    April, May

  • Soil type

    Fertile, well-drained soil

Rosa banksiae ‘Alba Plena’
Rosa banksiae ‘Alba Plena’

  • Why we like this plant

    If you’re dreaming of a rose without the thorns or fuss, ‘Alba Plena’ is a total game-changer. It puts on a breathtaking spring display of crisp white blooms and keeps your garden looking elegant without needing much attention. Great for softening walls or adding early interest to a pergola, this rose is as charming as it is easy to live with.

  • About this plant

    Rosa banksiae ‘Alba Plena’ is a graceful, thornless climbing rose with small, double white flowers that appear in abundance in spring. These charming, lightly scented blooms are borne in large clusters and resemble miniature roses or pom-poms. A vigorous grower with semi-evergreen foliage in mild areas, it’s perfect for training along sunny walls, fences, or pergolas. Unlike many roses, it’s virtually thorn-free and extremely low-maintenance once established.

  • Key features

    • Thornless climber
    • Masses of double white flowers
    • Light fragrance
    • Early spring bloomer

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 450–600cm | Spread: 300–400cm

  • Growth
    habit

    A vigorous, twining climber with long, arching stems that create a soft, cascading effect when trained.

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Perfect for sunny walls, trellises, or growing over arches and pergolas

Planting guide

Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with support to climb. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and water regularly until established. Prune lightly after flowering to keep it in check.

Care tips

Water well in dry spells during the first year. Feed in spring with rose fertiliser. Prune after flowering to control size and remove old or tangled stems.

Winter care

Minimal care needed. In colder regions, protect roots with mulch. Prune after flowering to shape and remove any damaged wood.