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A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VAltissimo (Large-flowered Climber, Delbard-Chabert, 1966)
Altus
Climbing Altissimo
Sublimely Single [DELmur]

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Large-Flowered Climber. Red. Mild, clove fragrance. Very large, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 7' to 15' (215 to 455 cm). Width of 8' (245 cm). André Delbard-Chabert (1915-2012) (1966).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VDistant Drums (shrub, Buck 1984)

Shrub. Buck Roses Collection. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, anise, myrrh fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 9b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Dr. Griffith J. Buck (1984).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

Black Gold (hybrid tea, Meilland before 2008)
Dark Knight (hybrid tea, Meilland before 2008)
Dark Night (hybrid tea, Meilland before 2008)
Eddy Mitchell ®
Garden Director Bartje Miller
The RSL Rose [MEIrysett]

Hybrid Tea. Dark red, light yellow reverse. . Flowers dark velvety red, finished black-red, reverse light cream yellow. None to mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Meilland (1940-....) (2008), Meilland International (2008).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: GOOD.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TNigrette (hybrid tea, Krause 1934)
The Black Rose of Sangerhausen

Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Flowers blackish maroon or plum, varying with season and weather. Green wood. Moderate fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), open bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Max Krause (1934).

1 favorite vote. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.