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Scientific Name: Rosa 'Delmur'

Also Known As

  • Rosa 'Alatissimo'
  • Rosa 'Altissimo'
  • Altissimo Rose

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

  • H: 8'-12'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Rosa Altissimo plant details

Rosa Altissimo is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa Altissimo

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, showy, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa Altissimo

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

is a single rambler. Our plant will get 10'-15' on a trellis. The single rich red 4” flowers appear in June in mass and will bloom sporadically all summer.
Blood-red. Long-lasting, single flowers of nice symmetrical outline and about five inches across; blood-red shadded with crimson, with golden-yellow stamens. Good repeat flowering. May also be grown as a shrub. 8ft.

By: Growquest Growers

Gardening facts about Rosa Altissimo plant

How to Grow Rosa Altissimo

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-9'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 3'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-7'

Width: 3'-7'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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