Yellow Colour Golden Celebration Flower

Golden Celebration Rose: A Glorious English Rose of Elegance and Charm
The Golden Celebration rose is one of the most celebrated creations of famed English rose breeder David Austin. Introduced in 1992, this spectacular rose has won the admiration of gardeners around the world for its dazzling color, rich fragrance, and robust growth. As a modern shrub rose with old-world charm, Golden Celebration beautifully bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary roses, combining the best qualities of both.
Origins and Breeding
The Golden Celebration rose was bred by David Austin, whose lifelong goal was to develop roses that offered the fragrance and beauty of old-fashioned varieties with the repeat flowering and disease resistance of modern hybrids. It is a cross between two notable varieties—‘Charles Austin’ and ‘Abraham Darby’—both of which are admired for their stunning blooms and heady scent.
This cultivar quickly became one of the most popular of Austin’s English Roses, admired not only for its beauty but also for its vigor and versatility in the garden.
Appearance: Rich Gold Beauty
One of the most striking features of Golden Celebration is its sumptuous, deep yellow to golden apricot blooms. The flowers are large and cup-shaped, often reaching up to 5 inches in diameter. Their shape is reminiscent of antique roses, with a rich fullness and many overlapping petals that spiral toward the center.
As the flowers age, the color may soften slightly, creating a beautiful blend of golden hues across the bush. Blooms typically appear singly or in small clusters and are borne repeatedly throughout the growing season.
Foliage and Growth Habit
Golden Celebration is a vigorous, medium to large shrub, usually growing 4 to 5 feet tall and spreading equally wide. In warmer climates or when trained as a climber, it can reach even greater heights. Its arching canes are adorned with lush, dark green foliage that provides a perfect backdrop to its glowing blooms.
The plant’s graceful, slightly weeping habit makes it ideal for use in borders, mixed beds, or as a centerpiece in rose gardens. It can also be trained against trellises, fences, or walls for a vertical accent.