Petal Pals
climber · Year unknown
Kitty Kininmonth
10 to 20 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
semidouble, 10-15 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery and glossy
Fragrance Notes
very faint fragrance
Color Description
vibrant, glowing deep pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
10 to 20 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
needs regular watering, moderate once established
Fertilizer
balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after bloom flushes
Pruning
prune after flowering, blooms on old wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to blackspot and mildew in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa gigantea hybrid x unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal N.R.S. (1922)