Rosa 'Oklahoma' – Dark Red Hybrid Tea

Rosa 'Oklahoma' (Hybrid Tea)

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Rosa

Cultivar

Oklahoma

Hybridizer

Swim-Weeks

Introduced

pre-1963

A classic hybrid tea from the Swim-Weeks program (pre-1963), 'Oklahoma' is renowned for its exceptionally dark, velvety red blooms—often described as the closest to "black" red of its era. The large, high-centered flowers are borne singly on long, strong stems and have a moderate fragrance. The plant is upright and vigorous, 4–5 feet, with large, leathery, dark green foliage. Its deep, saturated color and classic form made it a benchmark for dark red hybrid teas and a parent for many later varieties.