About Strike It Rich® Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKbepmey’ PP# 19,144 Strike It Rich®

Bold, radiant, and full of fiery personality, Strike It Rich® is a Grandiflora rose that stands tall with an unforgettable display of golden yellow blooms brushed with warm pink edges. Bred by Tom Carruth for Weeks Roses, this award-winning variety delivers lush clusters of large, full blooms on long, elegant stems.

What sets Strike It Rich® apart is its intense spicy-fruit fragrance combined with its showy coloration and repeat flowering habit. With vigorous growth and excellent disease resistance, this rose makes a brilliant statement in the garden and in the vase. Strike It Rich™ is ideal for gardeners who love roses that make a big impression with color, scent, and presence.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (United States)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses
🎨 Color: Golden yellow with pink-orange blush and ruby-pink edges
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–37 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double, cupped and full
📏 Bloom Size: Large (~4–5″)
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes from late spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long stems and vivid blooms
🧴 Fragrance: Strong spicy-fruit with clove and citrus notes

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Tall, upright and bushy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10
📐 Spacing: ~2.5–3′
↕️ Height: ~3-4'
↔️ Width: ~2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — strong resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs well across varied climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Southwest • Intermountain West • Midwest • Mid-Atlantic • Northeast