The AARS 2007 Winning Rose “Strike It Rich”
We have often been told to “stop and smell the roses” - meaning that we should enjoy and appreciate life now. Maybe that is why I have always had roses in my yard - no matter where I have lived or for how short a time. Nothing can compare to the beauty of a well grown rose and a well grown rose garden.
If you can’t have a full-blown rose garden in your yard, another good way to stop and smell the roses is to visit one of the 130 plus AARS-accredited public rose gardens. They are located in every state and you can find one by visiting the AARS website where the gardens are indexed by state. The AARS has given their seal of approval to outstanding new rose varieties since 1938. The motto of the AARS is “Proven in our gardens to flourish in Yours” - and you can pretty much depend on the roses that have won this award to do well in your yard.
The modern rose symbolizes romantic love. In ancient times, the rose carried the meaning of purity, heaven, transmutation, completion, and perfection in addition to being an ancient symbol of joy.
This beautiful rose is called “Strike It Rich” and is described in the AARS fact sheet as “Deep golden yellow, swirled and kissed with ruby red.” It is a grandiflora and its flowers are 5 inches wide. Isn’t it glorious!
If you want to find out more about this rose or to order it, you can visit my affiliate sponsor Jackson & Perkins
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