A hybrid tea bearing enormous, near-black deep crimson blooms with a heavy, intoxicating perfume. A sister seedling of Mr Lincoln, ideal for dramatic cut flowers.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.6 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Oklahoma Rose
Botanically, Rosa 'Oklahoma' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.6 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Red flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Oklahoma Rose
Oklahoma Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Oklahoma Rose does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Oklahoma Rose does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Oklahoma Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Oklahoma Rose in the garden
Oklahoma Rose earns its place for cut flowers for the vase, its fragrance and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Combine Oklahoma Rose with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Oklahoma Rose
Plant Sale lists Oklahoma Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
