James H. Schutte
Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
Rosa 'Macauck'(OLYMPIAD™) PP5519
Plant Common Name
Hybrid Tea Rose, Olympiad™ Hybrid Tea Rose
General Description
A vigorous hybrid tea rose, Olympiad blooms with cupped, double (extra petals) flowers that are a bright, true red and lightly fragrant. This deciduous, much-branched and upright shrub is moderately hardy and moderately tall for the Tea group. The flowers are large and borne singly at the tip of new stems that typically grow long enough for cutting. The leaves are glossy and dark green and the stems are thorny.
Like most roses, Olympiad (also known as ‘Macauck’) grows and flowers best in full sun and average, well-drained soil. It also needs a steady supply of nutrients and water, but fertilize and water sparingly or the new stems will be lax and susceptible to diseases. It helps to give the plant room so breezes can dry the leaves after a rain. Remove diseased leaves from the plant and the ground. Encourage continuous flowering by pruning spent stems. Use Olympiad in mixed borders, along a south-facing wall or fence, planted in a group for a hedge, or for cutting.
Characteristics
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Sharp or Has Thorns
Yes
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Invasive
Sometimes
