Altissimo
Best climbing rose for gardeners wanting vibrant, long-lasting vertical color.
Discover the Altissimo Climbing Rose, a striking variety from David Austin Roses, offering continuous blooms from spring through fall. This medium climber reaches up to 12 feet, displaying large, single, blood-red flowers with crimson undertones and golden-yellow stamens. Its repeat-flowering nature ensures vibrant color throughout the season, making it perfect for walls, fences, or arches. Thriving in full sun and adaptable to all soil types, it also attracts beneficial bees. Enjoy the assurance of a 5-year guarantee with this captivating rose.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2452
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Colour
Blood-red
/ Blood-red
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, high-impact focal point
- Homeowners needing fast coverage for walls and arbors
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting disease-resistant plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners prioritizing a fragrant floral experience
- Traditionalists preferring lush, multi-petaled rose blooms
- Casual gardeners avoiding frequent, intensive pruning tasks
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Repeat-flowering cycle ensures vibrant color from spring through autumn.
Climbing Versatility
Upright growth habit adapts perfectly to walls, fences, and garden arches.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across a wide range of zones and various soil conditions.
Visual Impact
Striking blood-red petals create a bold, high-contrast focal point.
Pollinator Appeal
Open-faced structure makes nectar easily accessible for local bee populations.
Growth Reliability
Five-year guarantee provides significant peace of mind for long-term planting.
Key Specs
Colour
Blood-red
Flowering
Repeat Flowering
Bloom Size
Large (3.5-5")
Size
Medium Climber (Approx. 12ft Height)
Breeder
Delbard
Year of Introduction
1966
Suitable for zones
Zones 5-11
Petal Count
5 petals
Features
- Captivating blood-red single blooms
- Repeat flowering for extended color
- Attracts beneficial bees
- Suitable for walls and arches
- Thrives in full sunlight
- Tolerates all soil types
- Upright plant form
- Backed by a 5-year guarantee
What customers say
The Altissimo climbing rose earns high praise for its spectacular visual impact and exceptional reliability. Customers consistently highlight the vibrant, deep scarlet color of its large blooms, which provide a dramatic, long-lasting display from early summer until frost. A key theme is the plant's robust nature and impressive disease resistance, making it highly recommended for gardeners seeking vigorous performance. Reviewers value its ability to quickly cover structures and deliver excellent repeat flowering throughout the season. While some note a lack of strong fragrance, the sheer performance and ease of care solidify Altissimo's reputation as a top-tier climbing rose offering outstanding garden value.
Know before you buy
The Altissimo is classified as a medium climber and typically reaches a mature height of approximately 12 feet. Its upright growth habit makes it an excellent choice for training against walls, fences, or over garden arches.
Yes, this is a repeat-flowering variety. You can expect continuous blooms from spring through fall, providing consistent color throughout the growing season.
For the best performance, plant your Altissimo in a location that receives full sun. It is highly adaptable and will thrive in all soil types, provided the soil is well-drained.
Yes, the Altissimo is known to attract beneficial bees. Its large, single blood-red blooms with golden-yellow stamens are particularly inviting to pollinators.
This variety is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10. It is a robust climber that performs well across a wide range of climates.
The blooms are large, measuring between 3.5 and 5 inches, and feature a striking blood-red color with crimson undertones. Each flower has a simple, elegant structure with 5 petals and prominent golden-yellow stamens.
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