Rosa 'Kiss Me Kate®'

Rosa 'Kiss Me Kate®' is a climbing rose from the Klettermaxe® collection, producing fragrant pink flowers 8–10cm wide.

The plant can grow up to 2m in height with a spread of 80cm. Strong stems carry the flowers above glossy foliage, creating a vibrant display over the flowering season.

Where could you add vertical colour in your garden? Rosa 'Kiss Me Kate®' works well on fences, trellises, pergolas, or garden walls in a sheltered sunny spot.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rosa 'Kiss Me Kate®'
• Series: Klettermaxe® collection
• Common names: Kiss Me Kate Climbing Rose
• Plant type: Climbing rose
• Flower colour: Pink
• Flower size: 8–10cm wide
• Flowering period: Late spring to summer
• Height: up to 200cm
• Spread: up to 80cm
• Position: Full sun, sheltered location
• Soil: Moist but well-drained

Benefits for UK Wildlife

• Flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
• Dense foliage offers shelter for insects and small wildlife.
• Long flowering period supports pollinators over several months.

Planting Tips

• Plant in a sheltered sunny position for best flowering.
• Use moist, well-drained soil. Add compost to heavy soils.
• Train stems along trellises, fences, or arches for vertical growth.
• Prune after flowering to encourage new growth and strong flowering next season.
• Water during dry periods, especially while plants are establishing.

Why Grow Rosa 'Kiss Me Kate®'?

• Produces large, fragrant pink flowers for months.
• Compact climbing habit suits fences, trellises, and pergolas.
• Supports pollinators with abundant nectar.
• Glossy foliage provides year-round structure and interest.

Add Rosa 'Kiss Me Kate®' to your garden for vertical colour, fragrance, and pollinator-friendly planting that enhances sunny, sheltered spots.