Kisses of Fire™ Climbing rose CHEWmultiseek – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting
Exclusive own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Kisses of Fire™ offers a specialty miniature climber for nurseries building distinctive vertical accents in thematic and collection plantings. As a compact exhibition miniature climbing rose with dense, glossy, dark-green foliage and small, very double, fire-red blooms, it supports space-efficient, high-impact lines for pergolas, walls, fences and container courtyards where reliable, medium-maintenance climbers are needed. The fiery-red, colour-stable flowers with a light, fresh-fruity fragrance provide a recognisable identity that works well in curated retail/reseller selections seeking a vertical garden feature. Own-root propagation material supplied as tray-grown cuttings feeds seamlessly into staked, trained 3–5 cane production in 5–7 L containers, matching UK nursery systems that value assured winter performance in colder, exposed gardens and mixed public schemes. From year-one root establishment through year-two structural build to year-three full ornamental value, this cultivar provides a predictable development arc that underpins homogeneous, low-replacement stocks and dependable finished trained climber output for wholesale and retail channels.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- 5–7 L trained climber for retail benches – Staked, 3–5 cane plants with dense, glossy foliage and compact, fire-red clusters, grown from own-root NEONATAL material for uniformity, positioned as an exclusive vertical feature SKU on retail / reseller benches – target audience/channel: garden-centre assortments
- Courtyard pergola twin-pack – Matched pairs of 5–7 L trained climbers for small pergolas or arches, using the moderate vigour and miniature blooms to create balanced, space-efficient vertical accents – target audience/channel: design-led independent retailers
- Collection-line climber for thematic ranges – Branded, origin-highlighted plants presented as part of a curated miniature climber collection, leveraging stable own-root production to secure continuity of supply – target audience/channel: specialist rose nurseries and mail-order
- Container courtyard vertical series – Uniform 5–7 L container climbers promoted for terraces and irrigated courtyards, focusing on manageable growth, medium maintenance and distinctive colour – target audience/channel: urban-focused retail chains and project suppliers
- Display garden and reference stock plants – Robust own-root trained climbers used as living catalogue specimens in show and trial gardens, doubling as mother stock for ongoing propagation – target audience/channel: nurseries maintaining cultivar collections
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Miniature climbing rose, registered as CHEWmultiseek, traded as Kisses of Fire™ Climbing rose CHEWmultiseek, with American Rose Society exhibition name Kisses of Fire for show and classification use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Christopher Hugh Warner and introduced by Warner’s Roses Ltd. in Shropshire, United Kingdom in 2012, with parentage recorded as unknown and developed specifically within UK breeding conditions. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing growth habit reaching approximately 200–350 cm in height with a 150–260 cm spread, moderately thorny shoots and dense, glossy, dark-green foliage, forming a compact yet effective vertical structure on supports. |
| Flower morphology |
Small, 0.5–1.5 inch, very double, flat, clustered blooms with 40+ petals, repeating well with abundant second flush, giving continuous decorative coverage on trained canes across the flowering season when managed correctly. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Fire-red flowers with ARS code RB and RHS 53A, 46B, opening bright and saturated with a small whitish centre, then softening slightly to raspberry-red tones while maintaining overall good colour retention on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Light, fresh, fruity fragrance of subtle intensity, primarily ornamental in effect rather than strongly scented, with highly double blooms that limit pollinator access and make the variety mainly decorative rather than habitat focused. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally limited due to the very double flower form, though occasional small, spherical, orange-red hips of approximately 6–10 mm diameter may appear, adding minor additional seasonal interest where present. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate disease resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA zone 6b), requiring regular watering and not tolerating prolonged drought stress. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for pergolas, walls, fences, containers, courtyards and limited cut-flower use; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection, best marketed as a trained climber finished product in 5–7 litre containers. |
Kisses of Fire™ Climbing rose CHEWmultiseek offers a compact, colour-distinct miniature climber that, on own roots, delivers long-lived, predictable trained plants and stable stocks; please contact us to align on propagation volumes and scheduling.
