Common name:White Lady Banks' Rose
Botanical name:Rosa banksiae 'Alba Plena'
A vigorous climber with rich green foliage on nearly thorn-free slender branches. Lightly fragrant, miniature, white, double blooms are quite profuse. Bursts into bloom in spring to early summer; does not repeat bloom. Evergreen in milder climates. A fine climber for arbors, reaching 15'-20 tall with support. A beautiful sight billowing over a roof, fence or sturdy arbor, this rose thrives with full sun and room to run. Long canes should be secured so that they are not damaged or broken. Grows easily in average to enriched, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Blooms on old wood; prune just after flowering.
Common name:Wisteria
Botanical name:Wisteria chinensis 'Alba'
Wisteria chinensis 'Alba' grows 8"-14" long leaves that are divided into 9-13 leaflets. The long-stalked, white flowers are very fragrant. This plant is very adaptable and can be grown as a tree, vine, or shrub.
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Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.
