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Climbing Rose rosa Altissimo pictures and description
ROSES
Climbing Rose "Rosa Altissimo"
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Rose rosa Altissimo is a medium height climber which can also be grown as a specimen bush.The bright red flowers last well and hold their colour over a long preiod.
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:
None known
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
COMMENTS The rose Altissimo is a cluster-flowered climbing rose.
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