Olympic Palace, close-up of the flower
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Patio; dwarf floribundaPoulsen, 2001Apricot and orange

Olympic Palace

Compact patio rose from the Palace series.

Palace® series · Poulsen

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Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat, in flushes

Abundant repeat flushes, June to September. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Series

Palace®

Poulsen's line of compact patio roses for pots and small gardens

Winter hardiness

−20 °C

USDA zone 6b. RHS H6; down to about −20 °C; in the colder regions of Ukraine, winter protection. RHS H6 · to ≈ −20 °C; in colder parts of Ukraine — winter protection.

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Plant size

25–50 cm
person 170 cm25–50 cm
Habit
Compact, bushy, low
Dimensions
25–50 cm tall, compact; ideal for large pots and the front of a border
Support
No support needed; a low, self-supporting bush
Shoots
Short and sturdy
Branching
Dense, even

Flower

6–8 cm
Bud shape
Long, pointed, elegant
Open flower
Very full double, cupped and round; 6–8 cm across
Centre
Dense, high
Fullness
Very full double, 25–30 petals
Flower carriage
Singly and in small clusters
Flower durability
Flowers are long-lasting, lasting up to about 2 weeks

Fragrance

Light

Light, spicy.

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

Good (according to garden sources); few independent ratings.

Sun

Full sun

Abundant flushes of bloom from June to September.

Thorns

Moderate
thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Moderate number of thorns (precise data are scarce).

Foliage

Glossy, dark green, healthy; 3–7 leaflets.

Other names

Breeder's code POUlymp.

All characteristics in a table
Group
Patio; dwarf floribunda
Breeder
Poulsen, 2001
Bud shape
Long, pointed, elegant
Open flower
Very full double, cupped and round; 6–8 cm across
Centre
Dense, high
Colour
Orange-copper with golden-yellow highlights; warmer and more saturated in cool weather
Fullness
Very full double, 25–30 petals
Flower carriage
Singly and in small clusters
Flowering
Abundant repeat flushes, June to September
Fragrance
Light, spicy
Flower durability
Flowers are long-lasting, lasting up to about 2 weeks
Habit
Compact, bushy, low
Branching
Dense, even
Shoots
Short and sturdy
Thorns
Moderate number of thorns (precise data are scarce).
Dimensions
25–50 cm tall, compact; ideal for large pots and the front of a border
Support
No support needed; a low, self-supporting bush
Foliage
Glossy, dark green, healthy; 3–7 leaflets
Resistance
Good (according to garden sources); few independent ratings
Use
Pots on a patio and balcony, borders, the front of the bed, small beds

Colour scheme

Orange-copper with golden-yellow highlights; warmer and more saturated in cool weather

Rose neighbours

Marie Curiesoft apricotLa Villa Cottacopper orangeCaramellacaramel yellowBlue for Yousmoky purple · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Catmint (Nepeta)bluePerovskiablue-violetSalviapurpleStachyssilveryLavender

Rose neighbours

Warm orange, apricot and terracotta tones keep one sunny mood around the copper Olympic Palace.

Marie CurieLa Villa CottaCaramellaBlue for You

Perennial companions

A cool blue-silver frame sets off the warm copper of the flowers:

catmint (Nepeta)perovskiasalviastachyslavender

Contrast accents

For depth beside the warm patio rose: blue and purple tones, or dark green:

delphiniumcatmint (Nepeta)dark-leaved hosta

More about the variety

Use
Pots on a patio and balcony, borders, the front of the bed, small beds

How to grow

Where to plant. Large pots and containers on a patio or balcony, the front edge of a border, small beds, along paths, as a compact bright accent.

Climate. Moderately hardy in winter (USDA 6b, RHS H6, down to about −20 °C); in most of Ukraine it needs winter protection, and it overwinters more easily in the south.

Care. Undemanding; deadheading spent flowers encourages new flushes. Grows well in a container with regular watering and feeding.

About the name

Name. A variety from the Poulsen Palace® series of compact patio roses, named on the 'Palace' pattern; the word 'Olympic' has no separate explanation.

Breeding. Bred by the Danish house Poulsen Roser (breeders Pernille and Mogens Olesen), patent code POUlymp; introduced in 2001.

Significance. One of the popular patio roses in the Poulsen Palace® series, created for large pots and small gardens. It combines a compact bush with abundant repeat flowering and long-lasting copper-orange blooms.

Frequently asked questions about Olympic Palace

Does Olympic Palace need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. RHS H6; down to about −20 °C; in the colder regions of Ukraine, winter protection.

How many times a season does Olympic Palace flower?

Abundant repeat flushes, June to September.

How big does Olympic Palace grow?

25–50 cm tall.

Which diseases affect Olympic Palace?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Good (according to garden sources); glossy, healthy foliage.

How much sun does Olympic Palace need?

Sun; full sun; abundant flushes of bloom from June to September.

What does Olympic Palace smell like?

Light, spicy.

Gardeners' photos and reviews

My climate

Choose a reference temperature to compare with the cultivar’s data. This is not an overwintering forecast or advice on winter protection; consider wind, moisture and the duration of frost.

Regional data are generalised. USDA describes average annual extreme minima, not a forecast; the values in the list are rounded. Check the conditions at your site. More information: Roses in Ukraine's climate.