Bring Romance to Your Garden with the Kiss Me Kate Climbing Rose

The Kiss Me Kate Climbing Rose Live Starter Plant is perfect for adding vertical interest and romantic charm to your garden. This stunning climbing rose features fragrant, pink blooms that re-bloom throughout the spring and fall, creating a continuous display of color and beauty. Ideal for arbors, fences, and walls, the Kiss Me Kate rose is a vigorous grower that is sure to impress.

This climbing rose thrives in a variety of climates, including arid, continental, and temperate zones. Its adaptability makes it a great choice for gardeners across the country. Grown on its own root, the Kiss Me Kate rose is naturally hardier and produces better blooms than grafted plants. You’ll receive one starter plant with a stem growth of 3″-6″.

Key Benefits:

• Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy the sweet, captivating fragrance of pink roses.
• Re-blooming: Flowers repeatedly throughout the spring and fall.
• Hardy and Vigorous: Own-root plant ensures better blooms and increased hardiness.
• Versatile: Suitable for various climates and soil types.
• Easy to Grow: With proper care, this starter plant will quickly establish and flourish.

To ensure the healthy establishment of your Kiss Me Kate climbing rose, follow our planting and care instructions carefully. We defoliate roses before shipping to comply with state regulations and reduce moisture loss and transit stress. New leaves should appear within 3-4 weeks with proper care. Contact us for combined shipping options and any questions you may have.

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun to part sun.
• Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
• Fertilize in the spring and summer with a low-nitrogen fertilizer.
• Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth and flowering.

Important Shipping Information: Due to state regulations, we cannot ship to AZ, HI, AK, or Puerto Rico. We recommend purchasing a 72-hour heat pack if you are experiencing cold weather. We are not responsible for cold damage if a heat pack is not purchased. Your plant may have hardwood to semi-woody to green stems, depending on the age of the cutting during propagation. Pictures are reference pictures only unless otherwise stated.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will the Kiss Me Kate Climbing Rose get?

The Kiss Me Kate Climbing Rose can reach a mature height of 8-10 feet.

2. What kind of sunlight does this climbing rose need?

This rose thrives in full sun to part sun, requiring at least 6 hours of sunlight per day for optimal blooming.

3. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for this rose?

The Kiss Me Kate Climbing Rose is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5-10.

4. How often should I water my new rose starter plant?

Water regularly, especially during the first growing season, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. Water early in the morning so foliage can dry before evening.

5. Why are the leaves removed before shipping?

We defoliate roses before shipping to comply with state regulations and help retain moisture and reduce transit stress. New leaves will grow back within a few weeks with proper care.