Available from - High Country Roses
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I didn't understand this plant at first, disliking the red blush that forms against the yellow background, but this actually is a part of the rose's appeal...the flowers develop different colors under different temperatures. The red-blushed yellow appears to develop under warm conditions. I have this as a hedge against a 6' fence, the plants are well above the top. They are narrow but appear lush.

I understand people call this an "improved Sutter's Gold" and like the original, this has a tendency to flower in winter in southern California, when the golden yellow flowers make an attractive combination with the maroon stems. These also can flower well under hot conditions in midsummer. Plants are generally heat-resistant but some leaves can scald after a sudden 100 F+ hot spell. Disease free in my garden in soCal, no mildew or rust.

I planted Strike It Rich late in the season this year. Color is great, and is quite unique. That said, it was too hot for it to really perform after I got it in the ground. But, it kept trying to put up clusters of flowers, and the growth habit is tidy and tall. I'm anxious to see how this does next year. It reminds me of an 'improved' Caribbean which was already an outstanding, though hard to find, rose.

1/10/19 Update: I've got to say, this whim purchase has turned out to be one of my favorites in the garden. Even in the heat of summer, SIR kept throwing up cluster after cluster. I'm anxious to see out it does in year 2 now that it's well established. I also really like the upright, tidy growth habit.

Among the 14 own-roots that I bought this year, Strike-it-Rich is the most THORNY. Thorns are dense & large. The growth is tall & narrow & slender. Will post pics of its thorns.