St. Patrick® Fortuniana Rootstock Hybrid Tea Rose

Distinctive, elegant, and unlike any other Hybrid Tea rose, St. Patrick® is celebrated for its unique coloration, exceptional heat tolerance, and outstanding garden performance. When grafted onto Fortuniana Rootstock, this award-winning variety becomes an exceptional choice for Southern gardeners, combining vigorous growth, superior disease resistance, and remarkable adaptability to warm climates and sandy soils.

The large, perfectly formed blooms emerge in shades of golden yellow with subtle green undertones, developing richer golden tones as the flowers mature. During cooler weather, the blooms often display deeper yellow coloring, while warm temperatures enhance the variety's signature green-tinted petals. This unusual color combination creates a sophisticated and eye-catching display that stands apart from traditional yellow roses.

Each bloom is beautifully shaped with the classic high-centered Hybrid Tea form and is carried on long, sturdy stems, making St. Patrick® a favorite for both garden display and floral arrangements. Its reliable repeat flowering habit ensures a continuous succession of blooms from late spring through fall.

Grafted onto Fortuniana Rootstock, St. Patrick® develops exceptional vigor and resilience, thriving in the warm, humid conditions of the South while producing larger plants, stronger stems, and increased flower production.

Key Features

Feature	Details
Rose Type	Hybrid Tea Rose
Breeder	Dr. Samuel Darragh McGredy IV
Variety	St. Patrick®
Flower Color	Golden Yellow with Distinctive Green Undertones
Bloom Size	Large
Bloom Form	High-Centered, Fully Double Hybrid Tea Blooms
Petal Count	30–40+ Petals
Fragrance	Light to Moderate Tea Rose Fragrance
Flowering Habit	Repeat Blooming Throughout the Season
Growth Habit	Vigorous, Upright, Bushy Shrub
Cut Flower Quality	Excellent Long-Stemmed Blooms
Special Feature	Unique Green-Tinted Blooms & Enhanced Southern Performance on Fortuniana Rootstock

Growing Information

Requirement	Details
Light Needs	Full Sun (Minimum 6 Hours Daily)
USDA Hardiness Zones	8–10
Mature Height	4–6'
Mature Width	3–4'
Plant Spacing	4–5' Apart
Rootstock	Fortuniana Rootstock
Soil Preference	Sandy, Well-Draining Soils
Climate Preference	Warm, Frost-Free Climates
Winter Protection	Required in Areas Subject to Hard Freezes
Cold Tolerance	Not Recommended for Regions with Prolonged Heavy Freezes

Fortuniana Rootstock Advantages

Fortuniana Rootstock is widely recognized as the premier rootstock for Southern rose gardens and offers exceptional benefits for long-term garden success.

✔ Up to 20% Larger Blooms
✔ Up to 30% More Flowers
✔ Exceptional Vigor & Longevity
✔ Superior Performance in Sandy Soils
✔ Outstanding Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes
✔ Resistance to Crown Gall
✔ Stronger Root Development for Increased Plant Health
✔ Proven Success in Warm, Humid Southern Climates

Ideal Uses

✔ Cutting Gardens
✔ Formal Rose Gardens
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Specimen Plantings
✔ Estate Landscapes
✔ Southern Landscapes
✔ Unique Color-Themed Gardens

Recommended Growing Regions

St. Patrick® on Fortuniana Rootstock performs exceptionally well in:

Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas Gulf Coast
Southern California
Arizona
Other Warm USDA Zones 8–10

Particularly recommended for regions with sandy soils, high nematode pressure, and long growing seasons, where Fortuniana Rootstock consistently delivers superior vigor and flowering performance.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner
🏆 Internationally Recognized for Exceptional Heat Tolerance and Unique Coloration

Why You'll Love St. Patrick® on Fortuniana Rootstock

Unique golden-yellow blooms with distinctive green undertones
One of the best Hybrid Tea roses for hot climates
Excellent cut flower quality with long, sturdy stems
Reliable repeat blooms throughout the growing season
Enhanced vigor and flower production on Fortuniana Rootstock
Outstanding performance in sandy Southern soils
Superior resistance to root-knot nematodes and crown gall
A truly distinctive rose that stands out in any garden

Add something truly unique to your landscape with St. Patrick® on Fortuniana Rootstock. Its remarkable green-tinted golden blooms, exceptional heat tolerance, and enhanced Southern garden performance make it a favorite among rose enthusiasts seeking beauty, reliability, and a touch of the unexpected.