Hybrid Tea Rose - Olympiad
Rosa 'Olympiad'
A stunning award-winning hybrid tea rose that produces brilliant red blooms with exceptional form and substance. Named to honor the 1984 Olympics, this variety combines classic hybrid tea elegance with outstanding disease resistance and vigorous growth. The long-stemmed flowers are perfect for cutting and maintain their vibrant color without fading in heat.
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
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Hybrid Tea Rose - Olympiad · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, spider mites, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigold
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while adding vibrant color contrast
Garlic
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew on roses
Catmint
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Alliums
Strong scent deters aphids, thrips, and Japanese beetles from roses
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on rose aphids
Clematis
Provides vertical interest and shares similar soil and sun requirements
Rosemary
Aromatic oils repel various rose pests including spider mites and aphids
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause wilting
Large Trees
Compete for nutrients and water while creating excessive shade for sun-loving roses
Brassicas
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may harbor pests harmful to roses
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Excellent resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust
Common Pests
Aphids, thrips, spider mites, Japanese beetles
Diseases
Generally disease resistant, occasional downy mildew in humid conditions