Botanical profile

Hybrid tea rose 'Olympiad'

Latin name
Rosa 'Olympiad'
Common name
Hybrid tea rose 'Olympiad'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The Rosa 'Olympiad', an award-winning, intensely colored hybrid tea rose, is known for its large, vibrant scarlet double flowers whose hue remains vivid even under the summer sun. The thick, well-formed petals unfurl from elegant buds, releasing a light to moderate fragrance that is delightful both in the garden and in bouquets. Its bushy, upright, and vigorous habit allows it to reach a beautiful stature in sunny beds or as a standalone plant, where it acts as a focal point thanks to its bold and luminous color. Floriferous and reblooming, it offers several waves of blooms throughout the summer. Its dense, glossy dark green foliage creates a striking contrast with the flowers while exhibiting good disease resistance in rich, deep, well-drained soil. The Rosa 'Olympiad' brings energy and elegance to the garden while attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly during establishment and flowering. Keep the soil slightly moist, especially during hot weather.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Bright red
Fruiting
Occasional red rose hips if faded flowers are not removed
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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