The cup-shaped to flat flowers appear singly or in clusters on long stems, and give way to large orange hips. The petals are uniformly blood red and surround a center of golden stamens with the best color produced during cool weather. The vigorous plants produce new growth that is tinged with purple before turning dark green. ‘Altissimo’ can be grown as a shrub, pillar, or climber and is especially effective on a wall or fence. It is disease resistant and tolerates some shade.
Type: Modern Large Flowered Climber
Origin: Delbard-Chabert, France, 1966
Parentage: ‘Tenor’ seedling
Flower Size: 4-5”
Petal Count: 7
Scent: Light clove to none
Flowering: Flushes throughout the season
Plant Size: 7-15 ’ H x 7-8’ W
Hardiness: Zones 6-10
ARS Rating: 8.4
Karen Meyers