HelpMeFind Roses, Clematis and Peonies
Roses, Clematis and Peonies
and everything gardening related.
DescriptionPhotosLineageAwardsReferencesMember RatingsMember CommentsMember JournalsCuttingsGardensBuy From 
'Oratam' rose Description
'Oratam' rose photo
Photo courtesy of 16-Eichen-Rosenschätze
Availability:
Commercially available
HMF Ratings:
13 favorite votes.  
ARS:
Pink blend Damask.
Registration name: Oratam
Exhibition name: Oratam
Origin:
Bred by Martin R. Jacobus (United States, before 1937).
Introduced in United States by Bobbink & Atkins in 1939 as 'Oratam'.
Class:
Damask.  
Bloom:
Copper - pink, pink edges, yellow undertones, yellow reverse.  Strong, damask fragrance.  Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  Rounded buds.  
Habit:
Bushy.  Matte, light green, leathery foliage.  

Height: 5' to 6' (150 to 185cm).  
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood..  Prune after flowering is finished.  
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 257  on  20 Jul 1937   VIEW USPTO PATENT
Notes: