Rosa 'Strike It Rich' Explained

Rosa
Genus:Rosa hybrid
Hybrid:CHRiscinn x 'Mellow Yellow'
Group:Grandiflora
Cultivar:WEKbepmey
Marketing Names:'Strike It Rich', 'Orientalia'
Breeder:Carruth
Origin:United States, (2005)

Rosa 'Strike It Rich', (aka WEKbepmey ), is a grandiflora rose cultivar, bred by Tom Carruth, and introduced into the United States by Weeks Rose Growers in 2007.[1] The cultivar was awarded the Portland Gold Medal in 2010.

Description

'Strike It Rich' is a tall, upright shrub, 5 to 7 ft (152—200 cm) in height with a 2 to 3 ft (60—91 cm) spread. Blooms are large, 4—5 in (10—12 cm) in diameter, with 30 to 40 petals. Flowers are a double, cupped bloom form and are borne in large clusters. The flowers are yellow with copper and pink hues, and pink edges. The rose has a strong, spice fragrance and medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage. 'Strike It Rich' blooms in flushes throughout its growing season. The plant does well in USDA zone 5b and warmer.[2]

Child plants

'Strike It Rich' was used to hybridize the following plants:

Awards

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rosa 'Strike It Rich' . National Gardening Association . 28 August 2019.
  2. Web site: 'Strike It Rich' rose . Help me find roses, clematis, and peonies . 28 August 2019.
  3. Web site: Child plants of Rosa 'Strike It Rich' . National Gardening Association . 28 August 2019.
  4. Web site: Portland Gold Medal Winners . Portland Rose Society . 28 August 2019.