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Products > Rosa Altissimo   Rosa Altissimo - Climbing Rose Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Rosaceae (Roses) Origin: Garden Origin Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Red Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Synonyms: ['Delmur'] Parentage: (R. 'Tenor' x Unknown) Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: 4-6 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F Rosa AltissimoŽ (Climbing Rose) - A single red flowering climbing shrub that climbs to 8-10 feet. The large 5" saucer-like flowers are repeat bloomers if deadheaded regularly. This climber is very disease resistant. Does not have a noticeable fragrance. Hardy to USDA zones 3-9. AKA Rosa 'Delmur'. Hardy to 0 degrees F. A great old rose but we finally have moved on and no longer sell it.  The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Rosa Altissimo.     [MORE INFO]