It’s like finding a stash of doubloons. ‘Strike it rich’ radiates deep golden yellow blushed with a bits of ruby red. The strong fragrance suggests spice and fruit. A true Grandiflora that blooms in clusters on long stems that are suited for cutting. Great disease resistance.
Golden-yellow, pink shading. Moderate, fruity, spice fragrance. 30 to 37 petals. Average diameter 4″. Medium, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Long sepals buds.
Tall, upright. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height of 5′ to 6′ 7″ (175 to 200 cm). Width of 20″ to 26″ (50 to 65 cm).
Hybridizer: Tom Carruth (UnitedStates, 2005)
Parentage:
CHRiscinn x Mellow Yellow ™ (hybrid tea, Carruth 2000)
Strike it Rich