Rose - Oklahoma

Common Name:
Oklahoma Rose

Description:
The Oklahoma Rose is a deeply romantic hybrid tea rose, prized for its rich, dark red to nearly black velvety blooms and powerful old-world fragrance. Developed in the mid-20th century, it stands out as one of the darkest red roses available and is often associated with elegance and depth. The blooms are large and classic in form, opening slowly to reveal layers of lush petals. This rose thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with regular feeding and deep watering at the base. In Melbourne’s climate, it blooms generously from late spring through to autumn, often repeating in flushes throughout the warmer months. Its foliage is a deep glossy green, providing a striking contrast to its intense flower colour. Ideal for cutting, the Oklahoma Rose adds a bold touch to garden beds, feature plantings, and pots, and its rich fragrance makes it a favourite for sensory gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.2 to 1.5 metres

• Width: 0.9 to 1.2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Dark red

• Deep burgundy

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Scented flowers

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

• Excellent cut flower

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans. May cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets if ingested in quantity.

Companion Plants:

• Russian Sage (Perovskia)

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina)

• Lavender

• Buxus (Box Hedge)