Rosa Olympiad™ (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Attracting the eye, Rosa Olympiad™ is a lightly scented Hybrid Tea rose boasting large, full, high-centered, pure red flowers, 5 in. across (12 cm), packed with 32 to 37 petals. Borne mostly solitary on sturdy stems, the exquisite blossoms exude a light, fruity fragrance. Blooming in flushes from spring to early fall, they stand tall above the lush foliage of matte, medium green leaves.
Attracting the eye, Rosa Olympiad™ is a lightly scented Hybrid Tea rose boasting large, full, high-centered, pure red flowers, 5 in. across (12 cm), packed with 32 to 37 petals. Borne mostly solitary on sturdy stems, the exquisite blossoms exude a light, fruity fragrance. Blooming in flushes from spring to early fall, they stand tall above the lush foliage of matte, medium green leaves. A vigorous, heat tolerant, upright shrub rose that is very disease resistant and perfect for beds, borders, or as a flowering hedge. A great rose for cutting too.
- All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA.
- Grows up to 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 2 ft. wide (60 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds and borders, containers or as a flowering hedge. Stunning when mass-planted. Excellent cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer.
- Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that
- Bred by Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1972).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Hybrid Tea Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |