Large Flowered Climbing Rose 'Golden Showers'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Trained to climb
Bloom Color
Patent expired
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Propagation Methods
Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH requirements
Flower Fragrance
Bright Yellow
Bloom Shape
Patent Information
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
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Pruning Instructions
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Very Fragrant
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Medium yellow (my)
Margin Width
Semi-double
Flower Shape
Shade-tolerant
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Resistant to rust
Flower Fragrance
Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Modern Climber
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ketchikan, Alaska

Mud Bay, Alaska

Saxman, Alaska

Fairfield, California

NORTH FORK, California

Santa Rosa, California

Seaford, Delaware

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Miami Beach, Florida

North Port, Florida

Marietta, Georgia

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Wilton, Maine

Bethesda, Maryland

Topsfield, Massachusetts

Caro, Michigan

Jackson, Missouri

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Summerville, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Abilene, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Gorman, Texas

Richardson, Texas

Rockwall, Texas

MOXEE, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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5
neutrals
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Shamokin, PA (Zone 6b) | June 2014 | neutral

I planted two of these about 4 years ago in spring in full sun on two separate trellis' 4'wx8'H alongside 2 Blaze climbing roses. The fir...Read More

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Jackson, MO (Zone 6b) | November 2010 | neutral

The 2 1/2" blooms are a true yellow - look like "Spring". I bought it as a shrub rose and was told it would grow as a tall shrub or a cl...Read More

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Bethesda, MD | May 2010 | positive

I've got mine up against an east facing stockade fence, it gives me shady wet roots and full sun for the top of the plant most of the day...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | April 2009 | neutral


Editor's Note

Plant Patent number 1557 has expired

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Moxee, WA (Zone 4a) | April 2007 | positive

I have 2 of these rose bushes planted about 8 ft apart growing upward in & out of 2 ft wide lattice. Each lattice is held in place by 2.....Read More

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Ridgefield, WA (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

Bloomed constantly from May till I cut it back in December. Was under a blue spruce when I bought the house (whoever planted the spruce ...Read More

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Rockwall, TX | April 2005 | positive

Had to learn to spray continuously throughout the summer to keep blackspot in check. After a shaky start, it blooms beautifully and leave...Read More

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Palmyra, IL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

Shade Tolerant. Disease susceptibility: Disease resistant. Can be pruned to maintain a shorter habit.

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(Zone 4b) | August 2002 | positive

Nice yellow and quite big flowers. Flowers are pretty light yellow when they open and turn almost white when they get old.

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Cordova, MD | August 2001 | neutral

Introduced in 1956
4 inch double blooms
25-30 petals
Moderately fragrant
Glossy foliage
Large flowered...Read More

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