Midas Touch Rose
Best heat-tolerant shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance floral displays.
Discover the Midas Touch Rose, a stunning deciduous shrub from Armstrong Garden Centers, celebrated for its vibrant yellow blooms that retain their brilliance even in intense heat. This rose variety offers a delightful fruity fragrance and attracts beneficial pollinators to your garden. Its upright, spreading habit fills out nicely, reducing the need for companion plants. The long-lasting flowers are perfect for cutting, bringing indoor beauty to your arrangements. Thriving in full sun, it's a resilient and beautiful addition to any landscape.
$39.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
/ 2688
#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a vibrant, high-impact focal point
- Floral enthusiasts who enjoy creating elegant indoor arrangements
- Sensory gardeners who appreciate sweet, fruity floral fragrances
Who should skip it
- Busy homeowners preferring low-maintenance, self-sufficient landscape plants
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding intensive disease management schedules
- Residents in regions with extreme, scorching summer heat
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Vibrant yellow petals maintain their saturation even under intense summer sun.
Disease Resistance
Robust genetics minimize the need for constant chemical intervention or maintenance.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant blooms act as a reliable magnet for local bee populations.
Cut Flower Longevity
Sturdy stems and durable petals ensure arrangements last well indoors.
Growth Habit
Dense, upright structure fills garden gaps without requiring additional companion plants.
Urban Adaptability
Resilient foliage handles city pollution better than most delicate rose varieties.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
4b
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Water Needs
Moderate
Features
- Brilliant yellow blooms resist fading in heat
- Long-lasting cut flowers
- Fills out to the ground
- Attracts bees and pollinators
- Pleasant fruity fragrance
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Upright and spreading growth habit
- High disease resistance
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Midas Touch Rose for its exceptional quality and stunning aesthetic appeal. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's robust health upon purchase and its vigorous growth habit, suggesting high reliability. The deep golden yellow color is a major draw, often described as vibrant and true to its name. While requiring standard rose care, the reliable, large blooms and pleasant fragrance make this variety a highly valued addition to any garden, confirming its premium standing among hybrid tea roses.
Know before you buy
No, the Midas Touch Rose is specifically bred to retain its vibrant yellow color even in intense heat and full sun conditions.
This rose grows to a mature size of 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Because of its upright and spreading habit, it fills out nicely to the ground, often eliminating the need for companion plants.
Yes, this variety is container-friendly. Ensure you use a large enough pot with well-drained soil and place it in a location that receives full sun.
The Midas Touch Rose is noted for its high disease resistance, making it a relatively low-maintenance choice for home gardeners compared to more sensitive rose varieties.
Yes, the blooms are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators, making it a great choice for supporting local biodiversity in your landscape.
Absolutely. The flowers are long-lasting once cut and feature a pleasant fruity fragrance, making them an excellent choice for bringing indoor beauty to your home.
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