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Climbing Rose

Rosa 'Altissimo'

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Overview

The Rosa 'Altissimo' is a vigorous climbing rose, renowned for its large, bright red, single flowers with a striking golden-yellow center. Each bloom, measuring up to 5 inches across, makes a dramatic statement against the dark green, glossy foliage. This hardy climber can reach up to 12 feet high and 8 feet wide, perfect for trellises, fences, and arches. Blooms recurrently, delighting from late spring to fall frost.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–9Type VineClimate Temperate
Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Altissimo') — The Rosa 'Altissimo' is a vigorous climbing rose
Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Altissimo') — Each bloom, measuring up to 5 inches across, makes a dramatic statement against the dark green, glossy foliageClimbing Rose (Rosa 'Altissimo') — single flowers with a striking golden-yellow center

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Altissimo') — The Rosa 'Altissimo' is a vigorous climbing rose
Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Altissimo') — Each bloom, measuring up to 5 inches across, makes a dramatic statement against the dark green, glossy foliage
Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Altissimo') — single flowers with a striking golden-yellow center
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