Rose - Osiria

Common Name:
Rose 'Osiria'

Description:
Rose 'Osiria' is a striking and rare hybrid tea rose, best known for its dramatic bi-coloured blooms. The petals are a deep, velvety red on the inside, with a contrasting pure white to silvery reverse, creating a bold and elegant two-tone effect. Each flower is large, high-centred, and strongly scented, making it both a visual and aromatic highlight in the garden. 'Osiria' blooms from late spring through to autumn in flushes, with long, sturdy stems ideal for cutting and display. The foliage is dark green and slightly glossy, providing a beautiful backdrop to the blooms. While admired for its beauty, 'Osiria' may require extra care in Melbourne’s climate, including regular feeding, pruning, and protection from pests and diseases, but its breathtaking flowers make the effort worthwhile.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.0 – 1.2 m
Width: 0.6 – 0.9 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Deep red (inside petal)
White / silvery-white reverse

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Scented flowers
Perennial
Bee Attracting
Classic Show Rose

Toxicity:
Not considered toxic. Thorns may cause injury if handled without care.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Catmint (Nepeta)
Heuchera
Boxwood (Buxus)
Geranium (Cranesbill)