Omar Khayyam rose
Rosa 'Omar Khayyam'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
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Notes
'Omar Khayyam' rose (Rosa 'Omar Khayyam') is a shrub for borders, cottage gardens, containers, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and loamy or clay soil. Pink, fragrant blooms open in late spring and again from early to late summer. Bees visit the flowers. The plant was introduced in 1894.
Pairs well with Jeana garden phlox, Gladiator ornamental onion, and Ruby Spice sweet pepperbush.