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'Kiftsgate' rose Reviews & Comments
most recent 4 JUN 24  
Initial post 4 JUN 24 by andrewandsally
The garden which I moved to some years ago has a gigantic rose which I was led to believe is 'Kiftsgate'. Given its height - about 35ft - and its hip formation I have never questioned its identity. But, reading your description, I have come to doubt this since each of the flowers making up the cluster has 10-12 petals.
Reply #1 posted 4 JUN 24 by jedmar
If you would add photos, members might help in the ID
most recent 16 NOV 18  
Initial post 16 NOV 18 by pkalisz
I am in USDA Zone 6b in central Kentucky USA. I planted Kiftsgate in 2016 in a wind-protected location adjacent to a Black Locust tree. The first year it mounded up. The second year it grew over 20 feet up into the tree but then died back to the roots during the more-or-less normal (whatever that is now) winter of 2017-18. I removed the 20-feet of dead cane and the rose resprouted but the new growth and roots were then totally killed by one of the series of late frosts that we had last Spring. Although I tried to protect it, I live in a windy location and the winds high up in the tree may have been the most important limiting factor. Please see photo of one-year cane growth attached to the side of a building.
Reply #1 posted 16 NOV 18 by Robert Neil Rippetoe
Wow, that picture says a lot.

Thanks for sharing your experience.
most recent 19 SEP 08  
Initial post 19 SEP 08 by subrosa
Is anyone familiar with a climbing rose called 'Lemon Light'? I was told it is a seedling of 'Kiftsgate'. Blooms - sprays of pale yellow. I have it growing into a tree.
most recent 11 FEB 08  
Initial post 11 FEB 08 by peginky
Where in the United States can I purchase Kiftsgate on its own roots?
Reply #1 posted 11 FEB 08 by Cass
Hi,
Did you click on the BUY FROM tab to see the list of nurseries that sell Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate'? There are several. You will want to check their availability for this season.