Rosa Midas Touch™ (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Rosa Midas Touch™ is an exquisite Hybrid Tea rose boasting large, 4 in. across (10 cm), double (17-25 petals), high-centered, brilliant, golden yellow flowers that do not fade until the petals start to drop. The blossoms have a moderate, musk fragrance and bloom in flushes from mid-summer to early fall. Borne mostly solitary, the luminous flowers stand out against the lush foliage of shiny, dark green leaves.
Rosa Midas Touch™ is an exquisite Hybrid Tea rose boasting large, 4 in. across (10 cm), double (17-25 petals), high-centered, brilliant, golden yellow flowers that do not fade until the petals start to drop. The blossoms have a moderate, musk fragrance and bloom in flushes from mid-summer to early fall. Borne mostly solitary, the luminous flowers stand out against the lush foliage of shiny, dark green leaves. A tall, bushy, vigorous, free branching shrub rose that is very disease resistant. Perfect for beds, borders or as a flowering hedge. A great rose for cutting too.
- All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA.
- Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 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 Jack E. Christensen (United States, 1992).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Grandiflora Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ – 48″ (90cm – 120cm) |
| 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 |