Rosa Olympiad Hybrid Tea Rose
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, long-lasting cut flowers.
The Rosa Olympiad Hybrid Tea Rose is a stunning, award-winning variety celebrated for its intensely red, perfectly formed blooms. This vigorous rose, developed by Sam McGredy, offers an upright growth habit and produces abundant, long-lasting flowers ideal for cutting. Valued for its excellent disease resistance and repeat blooming throughout the season, it provides continuous beauty from late spring to late fall. Its foliage is a handsome gray-green, complementing the vibrant red flowers.
$44.95
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4.7
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Category Rank
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#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Mature Height
5.0
/ feet
Who it's for
- Landscape enthusiasts desiring continuous color all season
- Gardeners seeking a bold, vibrant focal point
- Floral designers wanting long-stemmed blooms for arrangements
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding regular chemical treatments
- Fragrance lovers prioritizing strong floral scents
- Busy beginners needing low-effort plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Perfectly formed, intense red flowers appear reliably throughout the growing season.
Disease resistance
Robust genetics keep foliage healthy with minimal intervention required.
Cut flower longevity
Sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make these ideal for indoor arrangements.
Growth vigor
Fast-growing habit ensures a substantial presence in the garden quickly.
Maintenance ease
Low-fuss nature makes this a manageable choice for novice rose gardeners.
Climate adaptability
Wide hardiness range allows for successful cultivation across diverse regional climates.
Key Specs
Mature Height
5.0 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Mature Width
0.0 feet
Watering Needs
Moderate
Soil Type Preference
Loamy, Well-Drained
Fragrant Flowers
Yes
Plant Form
Upright
Features
- Award-winning Hybrid Tea Rose
- Intensely red, perfectly formed blooms
- Excellent disease resistance
- Repeat blooms throughout the season
- Vigorous upright growth habit
- Long-lasting flowers ideal for cutting
- Blooms in the first year
- Low maintenance
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality of the Rosa Olympiad. Reviewers frequently highlight the magnificent, deep red color and the impressive size of the blooms, noting they are perfect for cutting. The primary theme is reliability; gardeners report that these roses establish quickly and demonstrate robust health, even in varied climates. This consistent performance ensures a high return on investment, making it a reliable centerpiece for any garden display.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is known for its vigor and will produce its signature red blooms within the first growing season.
The Olympiad requires full sun, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily to ensure optimal bloom production and disease resistance.
Absolutely. Its long-lasting, perfectly formed blooms are specifically prized for their performance in vases, making them an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements.
This rose performs best in loamy, well-drained soil. Proper drainage is essential to prevent root issues and maintain the plant's overall health.
It is considered a low-maintenance variety, especially given its excellent disease resistance. Regular watering and standard pruning to maintain its upright shape are generally all that is needed.
The Olympiad grows to a mature height of approximately 5 feet. Its upright habit makes it a great vertical element for garden beds or borders.
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