Midas Touch™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘JACtou’  Midas Touch™

Midas Touch™ is a hybrid tea rose bred by Dr. Keith Zary and introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 1994. It is celebrated for its striking, deep golden-yellow blooms that hold their brilliance without fading. The flowers appear on long, sturdy stems, making them excellent for cutting and exhibition. With vigorous growth and dark green foliage, this rose delivers both visual impact and reliable performance across a wide range of climates.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Dr. Keith Zary (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Jackson & Perkins (USA, 1994)
🧾 Patent: PP 8,706
🎨 Color: Deep golden-yellow
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–30
💠 Bloom Form: Double, high-centered
📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″ (10–12 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Repeat bloomer
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent for cutting and exhibition
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate, fruity

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9
📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~4–5 ft (120–150 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Good, reliable under proper care
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest