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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.  Information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library, from online sources, as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens where we have observed it. We also will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips would aid others in growing Rosa Altissimo.     [MORE INFO]