" 'Kitty Kininmonth' A large-flowered Climbing rose, raised by Alister Clark of Glenara near Melbourne, Australia in 1922. The flowers are very large, semi-double, deep pink, and well scented; the petals do not fade but are paler beneath. It is a cross of an unnamed seedling and R. gigantea.
A tall and fast-growing rose, to 25 ft (7.5 m), this is early and free-flowering, and repeats if the developing hips are pruned off regularly. Excellent for a warm climate; all Alister Clark's roses, of which at least 16 are still cultivated, should be ideal for California, the southeastern United States, and southern Europe, but they are seldom seen in gardens outside Australia. Because of its R. gigantea parentage, only hardy to 0°F (-18°C), Zone 7."


Citation:
Best rose guide: a comprehensive selection / Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix -- 1st ed. pg. 138

There has been much debate about whether ‘Kitty Kininmonth’ has or hasn’t any R. gigantea blood in its sap. It would be of interest to hear of this rose being grown in cool climates – and how cool.