A common root stock for southern climates, Fortuniana can be grown just about anywhere. Good disease resistance and related to the Rosa banksia family. Nearly thornless with beautiful 2 inch blooms, glossy leaves, and great fragrance.
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| Alternate Name: | Banks de Fortune, Double Cherokee, Rosa fortuniana Lindl |
| Class: | Hybrid Banksia |
| Flower Color: | White blend |
| Bloom Type: | Double |
| Approximate Height: | 20 feet |
| Approximate Width: | 8 Feet |
| Flower Size: | Small to Medium 2 inch Diameter |
| Fragrant: | Strong |
| Repeat Blooming: | Once blooming spring or summer |
| Introduction Year: | 1850 |
| Hybridizer/Breeder: | Discovered by Robert Fortune |
| Parentage: | Rosa laevigata Michx. x Rosa banksiae Aiton |
| Variety: | - |
| Zone: | 7A -11 |
| Plant Characteristics: | Understock for grafted roses in warmer climates |
| ARS Rating: | - |