The medium sized, cupped, single, bright blood red flowers of 'Altissimo' show yellow stamens and a light clove fragrance amid deep emerald green leaves. Introduced in 1966.
| Rose, Vine | |
| Rosa | |
| Rose | |
| Zone 5 | |
| 6+ hours | |
| Moist, Sandy | |
| Trellises and pergolas | |
| Rambling on low fences and rock walls | |
| 6-8' | |
| 2-4' | |
| Summer | |
| Red | |
| 4.5-5" | |
| Rapid | |
| Climbing | |
| Mulch, Straw | |
| Rose-tone | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Buddleia, Spiraea, Grasses, Hibiscus |