5 climbing roses with yellow flowers

The 'Golden Gate' rose, a reliable choice

Vigorous, floriferous, and fragrant, the ‘Golden Gate’ rose is a reliable choice in the category of yellow climbing roses. From May to October, it produces double golden-yellow roses set against a backdrop of healthy glaucous green foliage. The colour features an elegant gradient of yellow that lightens over time. The 8 cm flowers consist of 20 to 39 petals and resemble old-fashioned roses. They are grouped in bouquets of 5 to 10 flowers. They emit a fresh lemon scent with notes of flowers and tropical fruits.

The ‘Golden Gate’ climbing rose forms a cascade of flowers reaching up to 3.5 metres in height and 1 metre in width. It is a cultivar from Kordes. It has received the ADR label, which attests to its disease resistance and generous long flowering and has been awarded by the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society. Plant it in full sun alongside a purple clematis, blue or white delphiniums, nepeta, or large white gypsophila.

‘Golden Gate’ rose

The rose 'Goldfassade', a golden yellow with a copper edge

The rose ‘Goldfassade’ is a floriferous climbing rose, producing well-formed flowers from June to October. Measuring 8 cm across, the flowers display a golden yellow colour with a coppery edge against tender green foliage. The yellow fades as the flowering progresses. The roses diffuse an intense fragrance of sweet vegetal notes.

The rose ‘Goldfassade’ grows up to 2.5 metres in height with a spread of 1.5 metres. Vigorous, it requires a bit of care to prevent diseases. It is a cultivar by the German rose breeder Karl Baum, dating back to 1967, and has been his greatest success. To highlight it, you can pair it with purple flowers such as clematis.

Rose ‘Goldenfassade’

The rose 'Golden Boy', a fresh and subtle fragrance

The climbing rose ‘Golden Boy’ is also a reliable choice that has been awarded multiple times: Gold Medal in Barcelona and 1st Prize from the National Society of Horticulture of France in the climbing category. With abundant flowers from May to October, healthy and vigorous foliage, and a pleasantly fresh and subtle fragrance, it boasts many qualities. The flowers are semi-double and light, consisting of 20 petals and measuring 8 cm in diameter. Grouped in clusters of 3 to 5 flowers, they display a beautiful pure yellow against very dark green glossy foliage. Over time, the yellow lightens and becomes almost cream. As they bloom, the roses reveal a heart of dark yellow stamens.

The ‘Golden Boy’ rose forms a pyramid of roses 2.5 metres high and 1 metre wide in just a few years. Its thorny stems are upright and adorn a pergola or facade with their warm colour. This rose can also be trained as a large bush and inserted into a defensive hedge alongside osmanthus, mahonias, holly, and Japanese quince.

Rose ‘Golden Boy’

The rose 'Golden Showers', a bright yellow with apricot highlights

The ‘Golden Showers’ rose produces bright yellow roses from June to October. The yellow hue has apricot undertones and fades to cream. Its semi-double flowers, measuring 8 cm, bloom against very dark glossy green foliage, revealing a heart of orange stamens. Very lightly scented, this rose is melliferous and attracts pollinating insects. Vigorous, it can, however, be susceptible to downy mildew in mild, humid weather, particularly after flowering.

The ‘Golden Showers’ rose sends up its stiff, lightly thorned stems to a height of 2.25 metres. It can be trained as a bush with appropriate pruning. You can use it climbing against a wall or on a pergola, or as a bush in a hedge or border. It pairs well with other old roses and shrubs with white or red flowers. This variety was developed by Lammerts in 1956.

‘Golden Showers’ rose

The rose 'Golden Age', a natural charm

The ‘Golden Age’ rose produces an abundant flowering in May and June, followed by a less significant one in August, September, and November. It bears small semi-double roses that display a gradient of yellow against a generous, glossy, finely cut green foliage. Vigorous, this rose delights with its wild and natural appearance. The 3 cm flowers are flat and consist of 10 petals. They are grouped in bouquets of 20 to 60 lightly scented flowers with a honey-like fragrance. They initially appear bright yellow before fading to a creamy colour.

The ‘Golden Age’ rose features thorny stems that can reach a height of 4 metres and a spread of 1.5 metres. Easy to cultivate, it can be used as a climber or trained as a bush. It has received several awards, including the Certificate of Merit at Bagatelle and in Madrid.

‘Golden Age’ rose

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