English Rose, Austin Rose 'Golden Celebration'

My 8 plants along 95' L x 6' h block wall are extremely vigorous - grew from a 12" plant to 6+ feet in a few months. Year 2 now and they'...Read Morere still growing and throwing out THICK canes like gangbusters. Has 2 full flushes of blooms that are amazing, then blooms sporadically the rest of the season. I use Scott's Lawn Fertilizer every other month, spring-fall to keep them perky. Getting some blackspot and a bit of rust that I'll need to take care of. Sadly, also looks like a thrip has taken up residence - trying to rid with beneficial insects. Time will tell how well it'll work. I wish the cut blooms lasted longer in a vase - only last a few days and are a bit droopy. :(

This is my favorite yellow rose. The color is golden yellow initially, but fades to a butter yellow. The fragrance is magnificent. This p...Read Morelant grows fast and has long stems. Summer pruning is definitely necessary. I do not mind the extra work to maintain this rose as it rewards me with such beautiful and fragrant blooms.

3 plants grew from 1 foot to 5 -6 feet tall in 3 months in their new home. Only a few buds so far, but I think next year will pay off. ...Read Morer />
Edit, May 2010: Plants are now two years old and full of blooms. Nice big flowers, but it does get blackspot at times. Last years very rainy seasons made it hard to keep up. I have not pruned and some limbs go over a 5 foot trellis and touch the ground. Still, I bought more for 3 plants on each side flanking two Heritage in the middle.

If you're interested in trying an English Rose and like yellow roses, I highly recommend Golden Celebration, even more than the commonly-...Read Morerecommended Graham Thomas. GC blooms in clusters, like most English Roses, but the blooms are larger than most. My favorite thing about GC, however, is the scent. The blooms have a wonderfully strong, sweet, fruity fragrance that you are sure to love.