Rosa 'Oregold'

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Rosa 'Oregold'

Oregold Hybrid Tea Rose

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Cheryl R. Richter

Description

Rosa 'Oregold' can tolerate desert heat if it has shade from the afternoon sun. In other areas, it can be planted in full sun. It needs a moderate amount of water. This rose has a mild, fruity fragrance. It reaches 4' tall and 3' wide and has long, cuttable stems. The base of the plants tend to be bare and have somewhat angular top growth. It blooms during the spring and summer; flowers are a beautiful gold color.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.