Botanical profile

Grandiflora rose 'Gold Medal'

Latin name
Rosa 'Gold Medal'
Common name
Grandiflora rose 'Gold Medal'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The Rosa grandiflora ‘Gold Medal’, commonly known as the ‘Gold Medal’ grandiflora rose, is a luminous variety renowned for its abundant blooms and upright, bushy habit. It produces large, double, golden-yellow flowers delicately tinged with coppery orange, offering a warm glow from early to late summer. Slightly fragrant and borne on long, sturdy stems, they are ideal for cut flowers. Its glossy dark green foliage creates an elegant contrast with the richness of the petals and ensures a beautiful presence in beds, borders, or as a specimen plant. Vigorous and free-flowering, Rosa grandiflora ‘Gold Medal’ attracts pollinating insects and brings a dazzling and refined touch to both classic and contemporary landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly during establishment. Then, water during hot periods or when the soil is dry deep down.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Bright yellow
Fruiting
Decorative red rose hips in autumn if faded flowers are left on
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Slender bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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