Rosa 'Strike It Rich'

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.[2]

Rosa 'Strike It Rich'
Rosa 'Strike It Rich'
GenusRosa hybrid
Hybrid parentageCHRiscinn x 'Mellow Yellow'
Cultivar groupGrandiflora
CultivarWEKbepmey
Marketing names'Strike It Rich', 'Orientalia'
BreederCarruth
OriginUnited States, (2005)

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.[1] 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.[3]

Child plants

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

  • Rosa 'Ch-Ching', (2008)
  • Rosa 'Happy Go Lucky', (before 2013)[4]

Awards

See also

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