Rose - St Patrick

Common Name:
Rose 'St Patrick'

Description:
Rose 'St Patrick' is a uniquely coloured hybrid tea rose, highly regarded for its vibrant yellow-green blooms that intensify in cooler weather. Bred in the United States and named in honour of Ireland’s patron saint, this striking variety opens from pointed buds into large, high-centred flowers that hold their form beautifully on long, upright stems. The blooms start as a chartreuse greenish-yellow and mature to a golden lemon, sometimes showing hints of lime in cooler conditions—truly one of the most unusual colour displays in the rose world. It has a light, sweet fragrance and flowers repeatedly from spring through to late autumn. With dark, glossy foliage and a strong upright habit, 'St Patrick' is well-suited to garden beds, borders, or cutting gardens. It thrives in Melbourne’s full sun conditions and benefits from regular feeding, watering, and pruning. This rose also boasts excellent disease resistance and heat tolerance, making it a standout performer in both mild and warm seasons.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.2–1.5 m
Width: 90 cm–1.2 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Yellow-green
Chartreuse
Golden lemon (as blooms mature)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Disease Resistant
Heat Tolerant
Perennial
Unique Bloom Colour

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets (particularly dogs and cats) if ingested – can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Thorns may also cause physical injury.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia nemorosa
Catmint (Nepeta)
Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria)
Coreopsis
Penstemon