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ROSA filipes 'Kiftsgate'
Commonly known as Kiftsgate rose
RAMBLERS & CLIMBERS
Large clusters of single white flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowProduces decorative hips. Suitable for north-facing wall. The huge rose plant at Kiftsgate Court Garden, Glos.
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Pests & DiseasesSee header 'ROSA'
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Place of originFrom the wild. Introduced by F. Murrell, UK, 1954.
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Rosa
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DeciduousGlossy, light-green leaves, each composed of 5-7 narrowly elliptic to narrowly ovate leaflets 5-8cm (2-3in) long
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WhiteCreamy-white
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals2.5cm (1in) across
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Fully hardy
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Height10m (33ft)
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Spread6m (20ft)
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ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingOnce-flowering, rampant Climber. Produces flowers in large, spacious clusters
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Scented flowersFragrance(1-10) 3-4, medium.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Cottage garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade
Roses - Care Guide