- Botanical name: Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate'
- Common name: Rambling rose
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Shrub, Deciduous
White
Green
Rosa ‘Kiftsgate’ is an extremely vigorous rambling rose, bearing masses of small, single, cream-white flowers with a strong musk fragrance, followed by red, oval shaped hips. It’s ideal for growing through large trees or used to cover large unsightly buildings or walls. It may also be used as ground cover across large sloping banks of ground. Its open, single flowers are attractive to bees and make it a good choice for a wildlife garden.
Grow Rosa ‘Kiftsgate’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
How to grow Rosa 'Kiftsgate'
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Plant size
10m height
6m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Rosa 'Kiftsgate' and wildlife
Rosa 'Kiftsgate' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers, provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Attractive to Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Rosa 'Kiftsgate' poisonous?
Rosa 'Kiftsgate' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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