Altissimo
SKU: 1183
🌹 Garden Rose ‘Altissimo®’ – Iconic Climbing Rose with Striking Red Blooms
The climbing rose ‘Altissimo®’, bred by French rose breeder André Delbard in 1966, is a true classic admired worldwide for its striking display. This large-flowered climber showcases brilliant crimson-red blooms up to 5 inches (12 cm) wide.
The flowers are single to semi-double (5–7 petals), each with a glowing golden center of stamens that contrasts beautifully against the vivid red petals. They appear mostly singly or in small clusters, carrying a light clove fragrance. Blooming in flushes throughout the season, ‘Altissimo®’ provides continuous impact from summer to autumn.
With its tall, vigorous growth, reaching 7–15 ft (215–455 cm) high and spreading up to 8 ft (245 cm), this rose is ideal for vertical structures. Its glossy dark green foliage enhances the brilliance of its flowers, making it an excellent choice for walls, pergolas, and arches.
Key features:
- 🌸 Color: Intense red with golden stamens
- 🌿 Fragrance: Light, spicy clove scent
- 🌼 Flower form: Large (5"), single to semi-double (5–7 petals)
- 🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes through the season
- 📏 Height/Width: 7–15 ft (215–455 cm), up to 8 ft (245 cm) wide
- 🍃 Foliage: Glossy, dark green
- 🏡 Use: Perfect for arches, pergolas, walls, and tall structures
‘Altissimo®’ is a bold and elegant climbing rose, bringing height, color, and timeless charm to any garden.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Climbing roses |
| Heigth | 200-300 cm |
| Colour | Red |
| Flowering period | Continually flowering |
| Fragrance | Not fragrant |
