Seika, hybrid tea

Also known as
Sei-ka
Olympic Torch
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Brief summary

Modern Rose, hybrid tea "Seika", Japan, introduced by Seizo Suzuki in 1966, Usually is red, white in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 12 cm in size, has 1 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 100 - 120 cm in height, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew, good for cutting.

Main characteristics

Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
High-center (Point)

Size

Height
100 - 120 cm
Width
Bloom size
12 cm
Buds / Stem
1
Petal Count

Resistance

Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew

More information

The cultivar name translates from Japanese as "Olympic Fire". It is a rose bearing a very large, tall, glass-shaped bloom with a medium petal count (35–40). The petals are red with a white reverse. No fragrance is present. Blooming repeats during the season. No information is available regarding resistance to rain or disease.