Rosa 'Golden Gate' is a short climbing rose with large, glossy dark green foliage and fragrant yellow flowers. Its semi-double blooms have wavy-edged petals and appear from late spring through to late summer.

Flowers measure 8–10cm across, and this rose variety won the Fragrance Award in Paris in 2006. The rose can reach up to 2.5m in height with a spread of 80cm, making it ideal for trellises, arches, or garden walls.

Where could you add vertical colour and scent in your garden? Rosa 'Golden Gate' works well along fences, pergolas, or beside pathways to attract pollinators and brighten sunny spots.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Rosa 'Golden Gate'
• Common names: Golden Gate Rose
• Plant type: Climbing rose
• Flower colour: Yellow
• Flowering period: Late spring to late summer
• Flower size: 8–10cm
• Height: up to 250cm
• Spread: up to 80cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Benefits for UK Wildlife

• Flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
• Dense foliage offers shelter for insects and small garden wildlife.
• Supports pollinating insects across a long flowering season.

Planting Tips

• Plant in a sunny position with well-drained soil.
• Space plants about 80cm apart for adequate growth.
• Train stems along trellises, arches, or fences for the best display.
• Prune after flowering to remove weak or crowded stems.
• Water during dry spells, especially while establishing.

Why Grow Rosa 'Golden Gate'?

• Produces large, fragrant yellow flowers for months.
• Compact climbing habit suits small to medium gardens.
• Supports pollinators with abundant nectar.
• Glossy foliage provides year-round structure and interest.

Add Rosa 'Golden Gate' to your garden to enjoy long-lasting fragrance, bright yellow flowers, and a wildlife-friendly climbing plant that enhances vertical spaces.