Every spring when our entryway climbing rose Altissimo comes into bloom I have to wonder if it is going to cause an accident. It creates a spectacular show of Chinese-red single flowers right at the entry into the nursery.

Many people think a rose has to be full double to be showy. The more petals the better! Altissimo says otherwise.

Climbing Altissimo Photo by Jungle Jim

The single flowers show like a spotlight shining at you. It is dependable blooming, disease resistant and SHOWY! What more can you ask for from a fence rose? Altissimo is one of the roses I show people that don’t like “Roses.” Is so different than what they expect.

Drive into the parking lot and see what I am talking about.

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