Golden Showers

Golden Showers Rose

Top Planting Tips

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with plenty of daylight
• Use a good compost or manure when planting
• Feed your roses to help them bloom
• Give them enough space to grow

Flower Details

Colour: Bright golden yellow with a soft, glowing tone
Fragrance: Mild, light fruity scent
Bloom Shape: Semi-double to full, cupped blooms with layered petals
Blooming Habit: Repeat-flowering from late spring through autumn
Size of Blooms: Medium to large (approximately 8–10 cm across)

Plant Characteristics

Height: ~240–300 cm (8–10 ft)
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy shrub with strong stems
Foliage: Glossy, medium green leaves

Growing Conditions

Climate Suitability: Well-suited to temperate climates, including the UK
Position: Prefers full sun for best flowering and colour development
Soil:

• Fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil

• Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH

Watering:

• Regular watering, especially during dry periods

• Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases

Care & Maintenance

Pruning:

• Prune in early spring (late February to early March)

• Remove dead, damaged, or weak stems and shape the plant

Feeding:

• Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring

• Follow with a high-potash feed after the first bloom flush

Mulching:

• Mulch in spring with well-rotted manure or compost

• Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds

Pest & Disease Resistance

• Moderate resistance to common rose diseases such as black spot and powdery mildew

• Ensure good air circulation and avoid waterlogging

• Use fungicides preventatively if conditions are wet or humid

Garden Use

• Ideal for rose beds, mixed borders, and containers

• Good for cut flowers with cheerful yellow blooms

• Pairs well with purple, blue, or silver-leaved plants like lavender, salvia, or nepeta

If you're thinking of purchasing Golden Showers Rose then look no further than Thompson's Garden Centre. Order online or visit us at your local branch of Thompson's for more advice.