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Rose rosa Altissimo is a medium height climber which can also be
grown as a specimen bush. The key characteristics of "Altissimo" are shown below:
FLOWERS
Colour
Red
Type
Single
Scent
Medium
Frequency
Repeat Flowering
When
June to September
BUSH
Rose type
Climbing
Leaves
Semi-Glossy Dark Green
Height
3.7m (12ft)
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
OTHER
Hardiness UK / Australia
Fully hardy
USDA Zones
Rosa Altissimo is hardy to zone 5a, -28.8� C (-20� F)
Awards
Altissimo has been awarded the following:
Parentage
Tenor x seedling
Also known as
Sublimely Single, Altus
Available in UK from
Peter Beales
Available in USA from
Antique Rose
Emporium
Available in Australia from
Rocklyn Roses
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Climbing roses like Altissimo.
Climbing Rose "Rosa Altissimo"
The bright red flowers last well and hold their colour over a long
preiod.
None known
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