Botanical profile

David Austin Rose 'Golden Celebration'

Latin name
Rosa 'Golden Celebration'
Common name
English Rose 'Golden Celebration'
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

The English rose Rosa 'Golden Celebration', bred by David Austin, is a spectacular shrub variety renowned for its large, very full, intense golden-yellow flowers. Its opulent rosettes, among the largest of English roses, emit a rich, fruity fragrance with tea notes, offering a remarkable sensory experience. Its abundant, repeat flowering extends from early summer until the first frosts, ensuring a lasting visual impact in the garden. Its bushy, slightly arching habit can also be trained as a small climber, making it versatile for beds, borders, or structures. Its healthy green foliage highlights its luminous flowers, making this rose an essential choice for bringing warmth, fragrance, and elegance to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, keeping the soil slightly damp without overwatering
Fertilization
Rose fertilizer for spring and summer
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
YELLOW
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Glossy mid-green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft 11 in (5 ft)
Width
1.25 m (4.1 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.