Heirloom Roses David Austin Rose Plant - Golden Celebration Yellow Rose Bush
Best fragrant shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, repeat-blooming yellow flowers.
Golden Celebration® is a highly sought-after English Shrub Rose, celebrated for its large, deeply cupped flowers that boast up to 75 petals each. The blooms exhibit an unusually rich golden-yellow hue and emit an exceptional fragrance reminiscent of sweet wine and strawberries. Its dark, glossy green foliage complements the repeat-blooming flowers. This versatile rose thrives in hedges, garden beds, and containers, making it a beautiful addition to various garden settings. It is known for its repeat blooming characteristic and very full bloom type.
$67.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1597
/ 2598
#1597 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+70%
Above average
Type
English Shrub Rose
/ English Shrub Rose
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact visual and olfactory appeal
- Landscapers needing versatile plants for varied garden structures
- Collectors prioritizing reliable genetics and superior plant health
Who should skip it
- Gardeners avoiding plants that require protective gear for maintenance
- Novice gardeners looking for low-maintenance, hands-off plant varieties
- Budget-conscious shoppers seeking affordable, entry-level garden additions
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
Complex notes of sweet wine and strawberries provide a powerful olfactory experience.
Bloom Quality
Deeply cupped, 75-petal flowers offer a luxurious and dense visual display.
Hardiness Range
Versatile adaptability across zones 5 through 11 ensures broad regional viability.
Root Resilience
Own-root cultivation promotes superior hardiness and long-term variety consistency.
Repeat Bloom Cycle
Reliable reblooming keeps the garden vibrant throughout the entire growing season.
Landscape Versatility
Compact growth habit transitions seamlessly between containers, hedges, and garden beds.
Key Specs
Type
English Shrub Rose
Color
Deep yellow
Fragrance
Very Fragrant
Hardiness Zone
5 - 11
Size
4' - 5' x 4' - 5'
Rebloom
Repeat Blooming
Bloom Type
Cupped | Very Full
Year
1992
Features
- Large, deeply cupped flowers with up to 75 petals
- Unusually deep and rich golden-yellow color
- Exceptional fragrance of sweet wine and strawberries
- Dark, glossy green foliage
- Repeat bloomer
- Suitable for hedges, beds, and pots
- Own Root - produces more blooms, is hardier, and stays true to variety.
- Very Fragrant & Repeat Blooming.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Golden Celebration rose plant. Many highlight the robust health and vigorous growth upon arrival, often noting the careful packaging. The stunning beauty of the large, fragrant yellow blooms is a recurring theme, with buyers expressing delight in its vibrant color and classic form. This rose is frequently described as a reliable performer, quickly establishing itself and producing abundant flowers, making it a cherished addition to any garden.
Know before you buy
An own-root rose is grown from a cutting rather than being grafted onto a different rootstock. This typically results in a hardier plant that stays true to its variety and is less likely to produce unwanted suckers from the base.
This shrub grows to approximately 4 to 5 feet in both height and width. You should provide enough space for it to reach these dimensions to ensure proper air circulation and healthy growth.
Yes, Golden Celebration is a repeat bloomer. You can expect multiple flushes of its large, cupped yellow flowers from late spring through the fall.
Absolutely. Because of its manageable size and shrub habit, it performs well in large pots or containers, provided they have adequate drainage and receive full sun.
These roses are known for a strong, complex fragrance. It is often described as a mix of sweet wine and fresh strawberries.
To achieve the best bloom production and maintain healthy foliage, this rose requires full sun. This generally means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day.
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