Botanical profile

Climbing rose 'Kiss Me Kate'

Latin name
Rosa 'Kiss Me Kate'
Common name
Climbing rose 'Kiss Me Kate'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa ‘Kiss Me Kate’, a climbing rose with romantic charm and a remarkable fragrance, is distinguished by its large, very double, soft pink flowers with delicately powdered nuances. The thick, elegantly arranged petals form full, old-fashioned rosettes, while maintaining excellent hold and good weather resistance. Its intense, rich, and fruity fragrance is one of its major assets, particularly appreciated near relaxation areas. Very floriferous and with good remontancy, it produces generous bouquets that elegantly adorn arches and pergolas. Its dark green, dense, and vigorous foliage contributes to excellent disease resistance and highlights the softness of the color. Rosa ‘Kiss Me Kate’ brings elegance, floral opulence, and olfactory intensity to vertical landscaping, while actively attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly the first year to encourage rooting. Then, water deeply during periods of heat or drought.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Intense pink
Fruiting
Occasional production of rose hips at the end of the season
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8 ft (2.5 m)
Width
250 cm (8 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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