Midas Touch rose
Midas Touch Rose: Gilding Your Garden with Deep Yellow Elegance
Introducing the Midas Touch rose, a Hybrid Tea marvel that, like its mythological namesake, transforms your garden into a golden sanctuary. This rose, registered as JACtou and exhibited under the name Midas Touch™, was bred by the skilled hands of Jack E. Christensen in the United States in 1992. Let’s explore the enchanting characteristics that make Midas Touch a treasure in the realm of roses.
Key Highlight Characteristics:
- Name:
- Midas Touch Rose (Hybrid Tea)
- Exhibition Name: Midas Touch™
- Bred by Jack E. Christensen (United States, 1992)
- Introduced by Bear Creek Gardens, Inc. in 1994 as ‘Midas Touch’
- Color Palette:
- Deep yellow blooms that resist fading.
- Specific Color: Yellow
- Fragrance:
- Moderate, musk fragrance.
- Very Fragrant.
- Bloom Form:
- Medium, double blooms with 17-25 petals.
- Borne is mostly solitary in the exhibition bloom form.
- Flowering Pattern:
- Blooms in flushes throughout the season, ensuring a continual display of golden elegance.
- Plant Structure:
- Tall, bushy growth habit.
- Large, matte, medium-green foliage.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4’11” to 5¼’ (150 to 160cm).
- Width: 80 cm.
- Hardiness and Disease Resistance:
- USDA Zone: 7b and warmer.
- Very disease resistant.
- Requires spring freeze protection.
- It can be grown in the ground or in a container (the container requires winter protection).
The Golden Symphony:
Midas Touch rose lives up to its name, treating your senses to a visual symphony of deep yellow blooms. The moderate musk fragrance adds a delightful olfactory dimension to the garden. With its 20+ petal count, each flower stands out against the semi-glossy, dark green foliage, creating a captivating contrast.
Like the legendary King Midas, this rose turns every bloom into a treasure of “gold.” It is a workhorse in your garden, tirelessly producing non-stop masses of blooms on well-branched upright canes. The bright and cheerful blooms become a focal point in any landscape, radiating warmth and luxury.
Care Tips for Midas Touch:
- Spring Pruning:
- Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood.
- Cut back canes that cross.
- In warmer climates, cut back remaining canes by about one-third.
- In colder areas, consider slightly more pruning.
- Winter Protection:
- Requires spring freeze protection, especially in colder climates.
- Container-grown roses need winter protection.
Embrace the Golden Glow: Midas Touch rose brings a touch of royalty to your garden, making a bold statement with its deep yellow hues. The continual blooming pattern ensures that your garden is adorned with a golden glow throughout the growing season. With its remarkable fragrance and elegant blooms, this rose is a must-have for those seeking to add a touch of Midas magic to their outdoor haven.
