Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate'

This award-winning plant is a cultivar of Britain's largest rose. The rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate' is very hardy and grows quickly. Though not as large as the original plant, it is still quite big, with large blooms that are semi-double and very aromatic. It was changed to be hardier and more resistant against disease.

Scientific classification

Genus

Roses, elms, figs, and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

6 m

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

Red, Orange

Fruit Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate' thrives in moist, rainfall-rich environments and exhibits moderate drought tolerance. Care involves watering twice weekly to prevent over-saturation. Best cultivated outdoors, rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate' requires balanced soil moisture and ambient humidity for optimal growth and health.

Fertilize: For optimal growth, rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate' requires balanced fertilizer in spring and high nitrogen in late winter. Apply granular feed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season, avoiding excess to prevent root burn. Use slow-release formulas around the base, avoiding contact with stems, and adjust seasonally for nutrient needs.

Pruning: Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate' exhibits strong sprouting but needs timely pruning to prevent diseases and pests in unsuitable conditions. Post-bloom, remove faded flowers and thin branches, and during winter dormancy, prune vines to 2-3 m and bush plants to 1/3 height, maintaining 4-6 thicker branches.

Propagation: Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate' propagates well from cuttings. Select healthy, disease-free stems and cut at a 45-degree angle. Use rooting hormone, plant in well-draining soil, and maintain moisture. Indirect light and stable temperatures support rooting. After rooting, transplant rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate' to its final location for growth.

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