KISSES OF FIRE™ – flame-red climbing rose – Warner
With its compact climbing habit and clusters of small, flame-red blooms, KISSES OF FIRE™ quickly turns a simple arch, fence or pergola into a romantic garden backdrop that feels made for afternoon tea and quiet, cosy moments. This own-root climber builds strength steadily, giving you a reliable, long-lived feature without complicated techniques or specialist care, even where gardens face regular breezes and coastal weather with frequent gusts and showers. Dense, glossy foliage clothes the framework from low down, while the very double, raspberry-tinged flowers repeat through the season to keep your seating area or cottage path looking inviting. Its moderate maintenance needs suit busy households who prefer simple seasonal jobs over constant fussing; regular watering and basic protection are normally sufficient for a healthy, lasting display. Plant a single rose to frame a gate or combine two or three to create a storybook arbour that matures gracefully in a family garden. As an own-root plant, it regenerates well after pruning or weather damage, keeping its ornamental value stable for many years.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Pergola or arbour over a seating area |
The manageable climbing height and dense foliage make it ideal for training over a small pergola or arbour, creating a sheltered, storybook space for afternoon tea without excessive pruning knowledge – especially appealing for beginners. |
| Family garden fence or boundary |
Its moderate spread and repeat flowering provide a soft, colourful boundary that feels secure yet welcoming, and it copes well where gardens regularly face rain and wind from exposed directions – reassuring for coastal-gardeners. |
| Romantic cottage-style front garden |
Clusters of small, double, fire-red blooms give a traditional cottage look without needing constant deadheading; simple annual pruning keeps it in shape, suiting busy-homeowners. |
| Court yard or terrace in a large container |
Own-root growth and a relatively compact climber habit adapt well to a 40–50 litre or larger container with a trellis, offering vertical colour where border space is limited for urban-gardeners. |
| Kitchen garden edge or potager arch |
Its glossy, dark green foliage and warm red flowers pair charmingly with herbs and vegetables on an arch or frame, adding vertical interest while still leaving ground space free for kitchen-gardeners. |
| Small garden feature or specimen pillar |
Planted as a single specimen on an obelisk or pillar, it quickly becomes a focal point; after an initial year of rooting, shoot growth builds, and by the third year it shows full ornamental impact for patient-enthusiasts. |
| Low-maintenance traditional rose corner |
Moderate disease resistance and straightforward care make it suitable for a traditional rose corner where you prefer a few reliable, long-lived plants rather than frequent replacements, ideal for time-poor-owners. |
| Cutting garden for small, romantic bouquets |
The slender, clustered stems of small, very double blooms lend themselves to short, intimate arrangements, giving you cottage-style bunches from a single plant throughout the season for home-florists. |
Styling ideas
- Tea-Arbour Glow – Train KISSES OF FIRE™ over a wooden arch with white clematis and soft foxgloves to frame a bench in warm reds and creams – perfect for romantic traditionalists.
- Cottage Fence Drift – Let it weave along a low picket fence with lavender and catmint at its feet for a relaxed, storybook edge – ideal for lovers of informal cottage gardens.
- Courtyard Column – Grow it in a 50-litre terracotta pot with an obelisk, underplanted with thyme and trailing verbena for compact vertical colour – suited to small-terrace dwellers.
- Kitchen-Garden Arch – Pair it on an entrance arch with runner beans and sweet peas, blending productive beds with decorative fire-red blooms – appealing to potager enthusiasts.
- Evening Glow Corner – Combine it with dusky pink roses, Verbena hastata ‘Blue Spires’ and soft grasses to create a gentle, glowing retreat – ideal for contemplative evening gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Miniature climbing rose, registered as CHEWmultiseek, marketed as Kisses of Fire™ Climbing rose CHEWmultiseek; exhibition name Kisses of Fire, part of the climbing rose collection. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Christopher Hugh Warner in Shropshire, United Kingdom; introduced and distributed by Warner’s Roses Ltd. in 2012, with breeding and registration completed the same year. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing habit reaching about 200–350 cm high with a 150–260 cm spread; moderately thorny stems and dense, glossy dark green foliage create a well-covered framework on supports. |
| Flower morphology |
Small, very double, flat flowers with over 40 petals, borne in clusters; remontant blooming pattern delivers an abundant second flush, maintaining decorative coverage through the main season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Fire-red blooms with ARS code RB and RHS 53A, 46B; colour softens slightly to raspberry-red with a whitish centre as flowers age, while buds open from deep crimson to bright, rich red tones. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Light, fresh, fruity fragrance best appreciated at close range; primarily ornamental, with highly double blooms that limit stamen access, so it is not selected for pollinator support roles. |
| Hip characteristics |
Hip set is generally low due to the very double flower form; when present, hips are small, spherical, around 6–10 mm across, and colour to an attractive orange-red tone late in the season. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b) and benefits from regular watering in periods of summer drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited to pergolas, arches, walls, fences and large containers from about 40–50 litres; prefers consistent moisture, periodic plant protection, and simple annual pruning to maintain flowering structure. |
KISSES OF FIRE™ offers compact climbing height, repeat fire-red flowering and dense foliage on a resilient own-root plant that matures gracefully, making it an attractive, lasting choice for a romantic family garden.
