Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Large: 4-5"
Petal count: full: 26-40 petals
Rose bloom color: Yellow blend
Extra Bloom Info: In large clusters
Rebloom: Good
Class: Grandiflora
Extra Color Info: Golden yellow, with copper shading, flushed with pink
Growth Habit: Tall, 5-7 ft, upright
Fragrance: Moderate
Hybridizer & year: Tom Carruth, 2005
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 5 and warmer
Awards: AARS: 2007

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 5-7 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Yellow and orange
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
Other: Gold Standard 2009
Child plants: 2 child plants

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Strike It Rich'
  • 'WEKbepmey'

Common names
  • Rose

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Uploaded by Jannryles

Date: 2020-05-08
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-08-05
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Location: Zone 6B WV
Date: June 2, 2021
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-08-05
Uploaded by zuzu

Date: 2020-06-05

Date: 2020-06-05
Location: Kalama, Wa.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Uploaded by JCBodie
Location: Zone 6B WV
Date: 2021-06-15
Location: Ohio
Date: 2008-08-08
  • Uploaded by Val
Uploaded by zuzu

Date: 2015-05-07
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 10/13/2009
Location: Kalama, Wa.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Uploaded by zuzu

Date: 2016-06-01
Uploaded by MichelleB675
Location: Ohio
Date: 2008-08-05
  • Uploaded by Val
Uploaded by Calif_Sue
Location: Denver CO Metro
Date: 6/28/2010
zone 5 CO
Location: Denver CO Metro
Date: 6/26/2010
zone 5 CO

Date: 2015-05-07

Date: 2014-06-04

Date: 2014-06-04
Location: Whetstone Park of Roses, Columbus OH USA
Date: 2016-06-25
Location: Whetstone Park of Roses, Columbus OH USA
Date: 2016-06-25
Uploaded by Cem9165
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2017-06-16
Location: San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Date: 2007-10-16
Location: San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Date: 2009-10-15
Uploaded by valleylynn
Location: Chamblee's Nursery in Tyler, TX
Location: Pacific Northwest
Date: 6/11/2011
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-05-28
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-05-28
Uploaded by zuzu
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-05-28
Location: Telly's Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Date: 2010-05-28
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-08-14
Early morning light.. came in this year very orange rather than p
Location: San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Date: 2007-10-16
Location: San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Date: 2007-10-16
Location: San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Date: 2007-10-16
Location: San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Date: 2009-10-15
Location: Birmigham botanical garden 
Date: 2015-10-23

credit: Captain-tucker
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Comments:
  • Posted by Skiekitty (Denver Metro - Zone 5a) on Oct 17, 2011 10:00 PM concerning plant:
    Tolerates cold (zone 5, CO), being ignored, and being moved 3 times in the middle of the summer! Great rose, very forgiving. No scent unfortunately.
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