Oklahoma® Fortuniana Rootstock Hybrid Tea Rose

Richly colored, intensely fragrant, and revered by rose enthusiasts for generations, Oklahoma® is one of the finest dark red Hybrid Tea roses ever introduced. Famous for its enormous velvety blooms and powerful fragrance, this classic variety delivers old-fashioned rose elegance with exceptional garden performance. When grafted onto Fortuniana Rootstock, Oklahoma® becomes an outstanding choice for Southern gardeners, offering enhanced vigor, increased flower production, and superior adaptability to sandy soils and warm climates.

The large, exhibition-quality blooms emerge from long, elegant buds and unfurl into luxurious flowers of deep black-red to velvety crimson, creating a dramatic presence in the landscape. The richly colored petals maintain their beauty throughout the bloom cycle, making Oklahoma® one of the most striking red roses available.

Its fragrance is legendary. Often ranked among the most fragrant Hybrid Tea roses ever bred, Oklahoma® produces a powerful, sweet damask rose perfume that fills the garden and makes every bloom a delight to cut and bring indoors. The flowers are borne on long, sturdy stems, making them exceptional for bouquets and floral arrangements.

When paired with Fortuniana Rootstock, Oklahoma® develops stronger growth, larger blooms, and increased resilience, thriving in Southern conditions where sandy soils, heat, humidity, and nematode pressure can challenge other roses.

Key Features

Growing Information

Fortuniana Rootstock Advantages

Fortuniana Rootstock is widely recognized as the premier rootstock for Southern rose gardens and offers exceptional benefits for long-term garden success.

✔ Up to 20% Larger Blooms
✔ Up to 30% More Flowers
✔ Exceptional Vigor & Longevity
✔ Superior Performance in Sandy Soils
✔ Outstanding Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes
✔ Resistance to Crown Gall
✔ Stronger Root Development for Increased Plant Health
✔ Proven Success in Warm, Humid Southern Climates

Ideal Uses

✔ Cutting Gardens
✔ Formal Rose Gardens
✔ Fragrant Garden Displays
✔ Specimen Plantings
✔ Estate Landscapes
✔ Memorial Gardens
✔ Classic Rose Collections

Recommended Growing Regions

Oklahoma® on Fortuniana Rootstock performs exceptionally well in:

• Florida
• Georgia
• South Carolina
• Alabama
• Mississippi
• Louisiana
• Texas Gulf Coast
• Southern California
• Arizona
• Other Warm USDA Zones 8–10

Particularly recommended for regions with sandy soils, high nematode pressure, and long growing seasons, where Fortuniana Rootstock consistently delivers superior vigor and flowering performance.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner
🏆 Widely Recognized as One of the Most Fragrant Hybrid Tea Roses Ever Introduced
🏆 Longtime Favorite Among Rose Exhibitors, Collectors & Cutting Garden Enthusiasts

Why You'll Love Oklahoma® on Fortuniana Rootstock

• Deep velvety crimson blooms with dramatic garden presence
• One of the strongest and most celebrated rose fragrances available
• Large exhibition-quality flowers on long cutting stems
• Outstanding cut flower performance and vase life
• Repeat blooms throughout the growing season
• Enhanced vigor and flower production on Fortuniana Rootstock
• Exceptional performance in sandy Southern soils
• Superior resistance to root-knot nematodes and crown gall
• A classic rose treasured by gardeners for generations

Experience one of the most fragrant and luxurious roses ever introduced with Oklahoma® on Fortuniana Rootstock. Combining velvety dark-red blooms, extraordinary perfume, and the unmatched strength of Fortuniana Rootstock, this iconic Hybrid Tea rose delivers timeless beauty, exceptional vigor, and unforgettable garden performance season after season.