It grows in full sun or partial shade and requires moist, but well-draining, acidic to neutral, loamy soil and good air circulation. Provide sturdy support for the branches to stimulate a sprawling vine. Prune away dead wood. No other pruning is necessary unless you wish to reduce the plant's size. Lady Banks is the grandest of all Climbing Roses with the potential to grow up to 20' tall! She can be trained to climb just about anything and does so with a grand display of flowers if you give her good soil drainage and sturdy support.