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Rosa 'Kiss me Kate' Klettermaxe -Climbing Rose

Rosa Parfuma® Kiss me Kate® Klettermaxe ®
Klettermaxe Rose

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Thanks to the individuals (for order preparation and shipping), the rose bush I received appears healthy. Planted close to the 'Ville de Saumur' variety, I am now patiently awaiting its growth... (or not?).

Thierry, 18/08/2023

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A brand new climbing rose from the charming Parfuma series, bringing together a beautiful collection of citrus trees highly resistant to diseases, floriferous, repeat flowering and adorned with beautifully scented, old-fashioned style roses. This one, reaching a height of 2 metres (7 feet), produces double flowers measuring 9cm (4in) in a soft pink shade, with a delightful fragrance reminiscent of fruits and citrus. When not trained against support, this little climber makes a very attractive bush for a flowering hedge.
Flower size
9 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December
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Description

The 'Kiss Me Kate' climbing rose is a beautiful new addition to the Parfuma rose series developed in Germany by the rose breeder Kordes. This rose has a yesteryear charm, combined with the repeat-flowering capabilities of modern roses and excellent disease resistance. Its large, fully double corollas in a soft pink shade are delicately scented and nostalgically charming. Choose this rose for its generosity and complex fragrance dominated by citrus and fruit notes. It will climb romantic arches and trellises in just a few years or fill out a large flowering hedge.

This Kiss Me Kate rose is a recent introduction launched in the European market in 2016. This fantastic modern hybrid represents the patient work and soulless selection of the Kordes nursery, which successfully brought fragrance to beautiful roses carried by healthy bushes, the Parfuma roses.

With its climbing habit, 'Kiss Me Kate' will reach an average height of 2m (7ft) with a spread of 1m (3ft), depending on growing conditions. Its long stems are covered in numerous thorns and have glossy medium-green foliage. The flowers appear in June-July, followed by successive waves until October. They emerge as bright pink buds on short shoots from the second year. They open into slightly turbinate flowers and then, in the style of English roses, into globular cups before fully blooming into large, very double cups measuring 9cm (4in) in diameter. The petals are pleated old-fashioned, turning pale pink at the edges. Together, they create a beautiful bouquet effect in a very tender shade of pink. They emit a fairly pronounced and exquisite fragrance, described as follows: "With soft and floral aspects, this rose presents a top note of freshly grated lemon zest. The aroma of a green apple complements this citrus note. A mature, slightly soapy aspect of the rose dominates the heart note, which is sometimes mixed with a touch of sweet raspberry. This aroma is underlined by a discreet and spicy impression of myrrh in the base note" (ref. Kordes Rosen).

'Kiss Me Kate' is a rose that will appeal to lovers of old-fashioned roses and romantic gardens where the fragrance of flowers reigns. Like other large roses, such as 'Mme Caroline Testout', 'Rose de Mai', or 'Penny Lane' with which it pairs so well, it is incomparable for giving a touch of abandonment planted above overly strict flowerbeds. It is an ideal companion for an old fruit tree, a small pillar, and charming cabins. Trained on an arch near the terrace, it will create a poetic and fragrant passage. When allowed to grow freely without pruning or training on a support, it forms a lovely bush that can be placed, for example, at the back of a perennial flowerbed or in a large flowering hedge. Pink roses go well with white or mauve lilacs and buddleias ranging from white to purple. Clematis with blue flowers (C.jackmanii, Arabella, Blue Light) are also good companions for their plump flowers.

 

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Rosa 'Kiss me Kate' Klettermaxe -Climbing Rose (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Double
Flower size 9 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Notes of citrus and fruits.
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Rosa

Cultivar

Parfuma® Kiss me Kate® Klettermaxe ®

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Klettermaxe Rose

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference835931

Planting and care

If you plan to plant a 'Kiss Me Kate' rose, choose a spot with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil. Parfuma roses can adapt to most gardens, but they do not like too much limestone. To plant the rose, crumble the soil and add an amendment like blood, fish, and bone at the bottom of the hole. After planting, water the rose generously to remove any air pockets. Water regularly during the first few weeks to ensure that the rose roots well. 

Pruning modern climbing roses is necessary for their flowering. In winter, shorten the branches to 3-5 buds above the ground, and remove dead wood and unsightly branches. Choose an outward-facing bud for a more elegant shape. Remove faded flowers as they appear, which stimulates new bud growth. 

If you plant a climbing rose near a living tree, keep in mind that the rose's root system will compete with the established tree's root system. To control watering, plant the rose in a large container with a perforated bottom at the tree's base. The tree's roots will not penetrate the container for at least a year. After that, you can remove the container without disturbing the rose's root system. The rose will be more resistant since it will have had enough time to develop its root system deeply.

 

Planting period

Best planting time March, October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Back of border, Hedge, Climbing
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-worked and lightweight.

Care

Pruning instructions At the end of winter, prune the branches to 3-5 buds above the ground (at the lowest point), choosing an outward-facing bud for a more elegant habit. Take advantage of this pruning to remove dead wood and unsightly branches. Pruning should be done at an angle above a bud. As the flowering progresses, remove faded flowers, as this stimulates the development of other buds.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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