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:

1. 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’
2. Color Palette:
   • Deep yellow blooms that resist fading.
   • Specific Color: Yellow
3. Fragrance:
   • Moderate, musk fragrance.
   • Very Fragrant.
4. Bloom Form:
   • Medium, double blooms with 17-25 petals.
   • Borne is mostly solitary in the exhibition bloom form.
5. Flowering Pattern:
   • Blooms in flushes throughout the season, ensuring a continual display of golden elegance.
6. Plant Structure:
   • Tall, bushy growth habit.
   • Large, matte, medium-green foliage.
7. Dimensions:
   • Height: 4’11” to 5¼’ (150 to 160cm).
   • Width: 80 cm.
8. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.

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