A tough competitor, this Portland gold medal winner made a stunning debut as the official flower of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Each strong long stem sports a large well-formed bloom that maintains its true-red color from the bud through the very long life of the flower. Ideal for cutting.
Variety Name:Olympiad, 'MACauck'
Rose Type:Hybrid Tea
Flower Color:Red
Height/Habit:Medium-tall; Upright, bushy, vigorous
Average Size:Tall
Blooms/Petals:4.5-5" high-centered; 30-35 reflexed
Foliage:Grey-green, matte
Fragrance:Slight
Sun Exposure:Full Sun
Parentage:Red Planet x Pharaoh
All roses prefer a spot in your garden that receives at least 4 to 6 hours of full sun a day and a rich, organic, well-drained soil.
• Newly planted roses need more frequent watering than established plants. A sign of wilting foliage in the morning signals the need for water. Thoroughly soak the root ball and surrounding soil. As the plant roots grow out into the surrounding soil, watering frequency can be reduced.
• Water established roses only when they need it, thoroughly allowing water to seep deep into the root system. Too much watering wastes water and pushes nutrients away from the plant roots which can lead to excessive weeding, fertilizing and pruning. Frequent light watering encourages a shallow root system that is not as prepared to handle the rigors of prolonged drought. Water plants early in the day to minimize water loss due to evaporation. Avoid wetting foliage, especially in the evening, to reduce disease problems.
• Roses growing in patio containers usually require more frequent watering than plants in the ground. Be sure that all pots have drainage holes to prevent overwatering. Check plants often and be sure to wet the soil thoroughly until the entire root ball is saturated and water runs from the drainage holes.
• In the hot summer months, roses need water only when they show signs of stress in the morning, which is expressed as curled or drooping leaves and branches. At this time of the year, some plants exhibit minor wilting in the afternoon that is natural as long as rigor is regained by morning.
• Drip irrigation systems and soaker hoses are a great way to effectively water roses while conserving water, reducing your water bill, and promoting disease free plants.
Plants around 15~20 inch height. similar to pictures above.
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