A wonderful gift for a friend or loved one, Whartons Roses ‘Lots of Kisses’ Patio Rose has large clusters of scarlet red flowers with heart-shaped petals and golden yellow stamens at its centre.
With an abundance of glossy green foliage growing into a neat and compact shape beneath the charming red flowers, it effortlessly forms into a striking display that will repeat flower through to autumn.
A wonderful choice for planting in a container, this lightly scented rose will draw you in to take a closer look at the delightful formation of petals with it positioned on a patio area or balcony. It will also look striking planted in beds and borders, combined with a range of flowering perennials in simmering hot hues.
Retaining a neat and compact shape of around 60cm heigh and wide, this patio rose will add colour to smaller spaces around the garden. With a profusion of flowers, it means there will be more than enough to snip and enjoy around the home as well.
Plant details
- Breeder: Whartons Roses
- Colour: Orange red
- Fragrance: Lightly scented
- Flowering period: June, July, August, September (Repeat flowering)
- Pot size: 3-Litre
Growing conditions
- Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
- Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral (suitable for all soil types)
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Best location
- Aspect: East, South or West facing
- Sunlight: Full sun
Expected plant growth
- Plant height: Up to 60cm (after 3 years)
- Plant spread: 60cm
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
Rosa ‘Lots of Kisses’ prefers a sunny spot, in any free draining soil. When planting add mycorrhizal fungi to encourage strong root growth and a layer of well-rotted manure and remember to regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage new buds to form.