How to Grow Oso Easy Midas Touch
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Oso Easy Midas Touch
Rosa 'Oso Easy Midas Touch'
shrubOso Easy Midas Touch is a landscape rose known for its bright golden-yellow flowers and disease-resistant, low-maintenance growth habit. This shrub rose produces abundant clusters of semi-double blooms throughout the growing season with minimal care requirements. It's ideal for borders, mass plantings, and garden beds where reliable color and hardiness are desired.
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Plant Oso Easy Midas Touch
Around Apr 17Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.
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Tend & protect
Late spring–summerWatering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.
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Harvest Oso Easy Midas Touch
Late summer into fallBefore the first fall frost (≈ Nov 8)
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Growing Conditions
Soil
Growing Zones
Find your zone →Thrives in zones 5-10, with best performance in zones 6-9
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Establishment
4-8 weeksNew transplant developing root system with initial leaf growth and possibly some early flowering
Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide afternoon shade in hot climates during first season. Avoid heavy pruning.
Vegetative Growth
Spring through early summerBushy shrub developing multiple canes with healthy green foliage; plant fills out its mature form
Remove dead or diseased wood. Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season. Monitor for pests and diseases.
Flowering
Late spring through fall frostAbundant clusters of bright golden-yellow semi-double flowers appear throughout the plant on new growth
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Fertilize every 4-6 weeks. Maintain consistent watering, especially during heat.
Summer Maintenance
July-August (region dependent)Continued blooming with potential for some reduction during peak heat; plant maintains vigor
Increase watering frequency in extreme heat. Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. Continue deadheading.
Fall & Dormancy
September-NovemberFlowering continues through fall; growth slows as temperatures drop and daylight decreases. Plant prepares for winter dormancy.
Reduce fertilizing in late summer. Allow some hips to form in fall to signal dormancy. Prune lightly after hard frost if needed.
Companion Planting
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Common Pests
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Hand-pick in early morning, use pheromone traps, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, encourage beneficial predators
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Spray with strong water stream, increase humidity, apply miticide or neem oil, ensure adequate watering
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Spray with water, apply insecticidal soap or neem oil, use horticultural oil, encourage ladybugs and lacewings
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Remove and destroy infected plants, control rose rosette vector (eriophyid mite), prevent by avoiding contaminated tools
Uses
Rose petals and water
CulinaryPesticide-free rose petals can be used fresh in salads or crystallized for garnish. Rose water made from the petals is used in beverages, desserts, and traditional cuisines. Always verify the rose variety is safe for consumption and has not been treated with chemicals. [source]
Cut flowers and arrangements
HouseholdOso Easy Midas Touch produces excellent cut flowers with vibrant golden-yellow color that brightens indoor spaces. The long-lasting blooms and abundant production make this rose ideal for creating fresh arrangements throughout the season. [source]
Dried flowers and potpourri
CraftPetals can be dried and used in craft projects, potpourri, or herbal preparations. The bright color fades somewhat but remains attractive in dried arrangements. [source]
Rose hip tea
MedicinalAfter flowering, rose hips develop and can be used to make vitamin C-rich tea with immune-supporting properties. The hips should be harvested after frost and processed carefully to remove irritating hairs. [source]
Pollinator support
WildlifeOpen-form semi-double flowers attract bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial pollinators to the garden. The abundant blooms provide a continuous nectar source throughout the growing season. [source]
This is not medical advice. LizPlants is not a medical resource. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using plants medicinally.
Harvest Tips
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming throughout the season. Cut flowers when buds are just beginning to open for longest vase life (5-7 days). Use sharp pruning shears and cut at a 45-degree angle above an outward-facing bud.
Fun Facts
- 🌱 The 'Oso Easy' line was developed by Knock Out rose breeder Will Radler and represents roses bred for disease resistance, low maintenance, and continuous blooming—'Oso' means 'bear' in Spanish, symbolizing the tough and hardy nature of these roses.
- 🌱 Oso Easy Midas Touch flowers can produce 100+ blooms per plant during peak season, making it exceptionally prolific compared to traditional hybrid tea roses.
- 🌱 This rose is notably resistant to black spot, powdery mildew, and rose rosette virus—common problems that plague many ornamental roses—making it popular in public gardens and landscapes where chemical treatments are minimized.
Gardening Terms
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