Rosa St. Patrick® (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Noted for its heat tolerance, Rosa St. Patrick® is an exquisite Hybrid Tea rose boasting large, 4.25 in. across (11 cm), very full (43-49 petals), cupped-to-flat, yellow flowers adorned with green shading. Opening from long buds, the blossoms have a mild, sweet fragrance and bloom in flushes from spring to fall. Borne mostly solitary, the luminous flowers stand out against the lush foliage of matte, medium green, leathery leaves.
Noted for its heat tolerance, Rosa St. Patrick® is an exquisite Hybrid Tea rose boasting large, 4.25 in. across (11 cm), very full (43-49 petals), cupped-to-flat, yellow flowers adorned with green shading. Opening from long buds, the blossoms have a mild, sweet fragrance and bloom in flushes from spring to fall. Borne mostly solitary, the luminous flowers stand out against the lush foliage of matte, medium green, leathery leaves. A bushy, upright, well-branched shrub rose that is heat tolerant and very disease resistant. Perfect for beds, borders or as a flowering hedge. This rose has a long vase life and holds its color well on the plant.
- All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA.
- Grows up to 3-5 ft. tall and wide (90-150 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds and borders, flowering hedges, or containers. Stunning when mass-planted. Excellent cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer.
- Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that
- Bred by Frank A. Strickland (United States, 1986).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Hybrid Tea Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ – 60″ (90cm – 150cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |