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  3. A = Lady Banks’ Rose B = Apothecary’s Rose C = Cherokee Rose Which rose... Lady Banks’ Rose The single form, Ros

A = Lady Banks’ Rose B = Apothecary’s Rose C = Cherokee Rose Which rose... Lady Banks’ Rose The single form, Ros

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问题     A = Lady Banks’ Rose
    B = Apothecary’s Rose
    C = Cherokee Rose
    Which rose...
Lady Banks’ Rose
    The single form, Rosa banksiae normalis, is believed to be the original wild form. More commonly grown now are the double varieties. The white double form, Rosa banksiae banksia, was the first to be widely grown; it was introduced into Britain in 1807, discovered by Sir Joseph Banks (who named it in honor of his bride). Rosa banksiae was used for medicinal purposes in China much earlier than its introduction into Europe. The most beloved and popular of the Lady Banks’ roses grown today is the double yellow form. It is 20 feet in size or more and has no fragrance.
    "Lady Banks’ Rose" blooms once per year in spring. The attractive narrow leaves are disease resistant and evergreen in zones 9 and 10. Canes are thornless and extremely vigorous. How vigorous? The Guinness Book of World Records identifies "The Tombstone", a double white Lady Banks’, as the single largest rose plant in the world. Located near its namesake, Tombstone, Arizona, it covers 8,000 square feet (by the way, it may take some time for your Lady Banks’ to reach such impressive proportions; the record holder was planted in 1855 by a homesick bride).
    Lady Banks’ Rose is best grown where its enthusiastic vigor need not be restrained. Grow it as a naturalized plant or over a sturdy (very sturdy) structure.
Apothecary’s Rose
    Apothecary’s Rose, Rosa gallica officinalis, is a historic rose. Beautiful very dark pink (almost red in cooler climates) flowers are produced in early summer on a three to four foot erect shrub. It has pleasant fragrance and attractive deep pink flowers.
    Imagine a rose which might have been part of a medicinal treatment concocted in a monk’s cloistered chamber, or a rose which was the symbol of a ruler’s throne, or a rose used in the great perfumeries of France. Look no further than Apothecary’s Rose.   Brought back by Le Chansonnier from the Crusades in the 13th century, Apothecary’s Rose was used in perfume manufacture in Provins. It was used extensively by apothecaries for medicinal purposes, and is the symbol for modern pharmacology.
    During the War of the Roses in the 15th century, the White Rose of York, Rosa Alba was the emblem of the house of York. The House of Lancaster chose the Apothecary’s Rose as their emblem. Fighting continued over who would be the king of England until, as legend has it, the two sides found a rose in the English countryside which bore both red blooms and white blooms. The "York and Lancester" rose is said to be that rose, although whether this is legend or fact is difficult to know.
Cherokee Rose
    The "Cherokee Rose" is the State Flower of Georgia, my home, so it is understandable that this rose is close to my heart. However, it is not native to Georgia, having been naturalized from it’s original home in China. Nonetheless, it is a wonderful rose with a good story surrounding its introduction.
    The story starts with the Trail of Tears, the forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation from Georgia to Oklahoma. As the legend goes, every time a tear hit the ground, a rose, the "Cherokee Rose", grew in that place. Certainly, it is a moving tale, but there is more to the story. Nurseryman Thomas Affleck sold huge numbers of Rosa laevigata to large homesteads and plantations, recommending the rose as a hedge. The "Cherokee Rose" naturalized successfully and is now a common sight blooming in the South during spring.
    The "Cherokee Rose" is often confused with Rosa bracteata (Macartney Rose) which is similar in form, but is so prolific that its rampant growth places it in the category of pest. "Macartney Rose" flowers in summer, while the Cherokee Rose flowers in spring. "Mermaid", a hybrid of the "Macartney Rose" has beautiful yellow flowers on a plant which, while still aggressive, does not have the suckering habit of its parent.
    The "Cherokee Rose" has nice fragrance. It is a climber which blooms once a year, bearing large, white flowers, each with five petals. It is vigorous, climbing upwards of 20 feet. It is tolerant of tough living conditions. Make sure that you have plenty of room for this historic, yet non-native and thankfully, non-invasive rose.
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