Rosa 'Oregold'

Rosa 'Oregold', (aka TANolg), known in Germany as 'Anneliese Rothenberger', is a deep yellow hybrid tea rose cultivar, bred by Mathias Tantau, Jr. in Germany before 1971. The rose was named after the famous German opera singer, Anneliese Rothenberger (1924—2010). 'Oregold' is also known by the marketing names: 'Silhouette', 'Miss Harp, and 'Tantau'. The cultivar was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1975.[1]

Rosa 'Oregold'
Rosa 'Oregold'
GenusRosa hybrid
Hybrid parentage'Piccadilly' x 'Colour Wonder'
Cultivar groupHybrid tea
CultivarTANolg
Marketing names'Oregold', 'Tantau', 'Miss Harp', 'Anneliese Rothenberger'
BreederMathias Tantau, Jr
OriginGermany, 1971

Description

'Oregold' is a tall upright shrub, 5 to 7 ft (150–200 cm) in height with a 4 ft (120 cm) spread. Petals are typically 4-5 inches (10–12 cm), high-centered and full form with 16-25 petals. The flowers are very large at first with large buds and very long petals. Flowers are a golden yellow color, fading to buff. The color is best in cooler climates and seasons. The rose has a mild fruity fragrance. 'Oregold' is a disease resistant plant and thrives in USDA zone, 6a through 10b. The plant blooms in flushes from spring through fall. The foliage is small and dark, glossy green.[2][3]

Child plant

Rosa 'Gentle Persusasion', (1984)[4]

Awards

See also

Notes
  1. Quest-Ritson & Quest-Ritson 2011, p. 36.
  2. "Oregold Rose Description". Help me find roses, clematis, peonies. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  3. "Rosa 'Oregold'". National Gardening Association. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  4. "Rosa 'Gentle Persuasion'". National Gardening Association. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  5. Quest-Ritson & Quest-Ritson 2011, p. 163.

References
  • Quest-Ritson, Brigid; Quest-Ritson, Charles (2011). Encyclopedia of Roses (Reprint ed.). DK. ISBN 978-0756688684.
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