Landscape Notes: Oregold is a delightful surprise when it comes out lemon yellow. In warmer weather the gold tones fade to a buttery white. Boasting 35 to 40 petals, these very full, high-centered blooms are simply impeccable. Stretching up to 6 inches wide, each bloom makes an impressive specimen and a ready-made centerpiece for any cut flower arrangement. The mild citrus scent is a great way to perfume any room.

Exposure/Culture: Prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-draining soil. Roses benefit from the addition of compost, aged manure, or leafmold to the planting soil. To keep the flowers coming, feed your roses with a fertilizer blended especially for roses. This can be done after each bloom cycle. Spread a layer of composted manure, compost, or shredded leaves over the base of the plant in late fall after the ground freezes. Covering these mounds and the lower parts of the bushes with evergreen boughs will add protection. Pull the mounding material away from the stem as new growth emerges in spring. Prune injured branches over when new buds emerge in spring.

Other Notes: Vigorous and disease resistant, Oregold is one of the easiest roses to grow. The glossy green foliage stays lovely all the way up until hard frost. All it asks for is a sunny, well-drained spot and an annual spring pruning to remove dead or diseased wood.