Grown from a seed bought over from roses growing by Omar Khayyam’s tomb, which would now be found modern day Iran. Double spiky rich pink blooms open flat with a button eye. Strong fragrance. Soft pale grey-green foliage. Size: 1.8m x 1.8m.
Omar Khayyam
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About Omar Khayyam rose:
| Rose Group | Damask Rose |
| Breeder | Unknown |
| Date of Introduction | 1900 |
| Colour | Deep Pink |
| Flower Form | Double |
| Height | Tall |
| Flowering Period | Summer |
| Fragrance | Strong |
| Disease Resistance | Good |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 -what’s this? |
Poor Soils, Very Thorny, Named Rose
More about Damask Roses:
Rosa damescena cultivars or ‘Damask Roses’ have two distinct sections: the Summer Damasks – such as Omar Khayyam – and the Autumn Damasks. The former flower only once and are large, thorny, quite open growing shrubs with intensely fragrant pink to white flowers. The latter, and their allies the Portland roses, are shorter, more compact shrubs with the ability to repeat flower in the autumn. Their colour range also includes red varieties and they share the same deep perfume.
Grown from a seed bought over from roses growing by Omar Khayyam’s tomb, which would now be found modern day Iran, this exquisite rose has double spiky rich pink blooms, which open flat with a button eye. It has a strong fragrance, and soft pale grey-green foliage.
Pruning Guide: Prune summer flowering Damask varieties, once established, by a removal of one or two very old stems after flowering.
Read our blog on how to prepare the ground for your bareroot rose. Or for more information on caring for shrub roses visit the RHS website here.
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