Deep golden-yellow at the base with a subtle orange flush running through the petals. - hybrid tea rose - medium-intensity, clearly scented rose - grapefruit-like, citrusy aroma
– Large, elegant Hybrid Tea blooms.
– Striking golden-yellow flowers with orange tones.
– Remontant with abundant repeat flowering.
– Good heat and drought tolerance in summer.
– Hardy to H7, suitable for colder gardens.
– Special feature: Distinct grapefruit-like citrus fragrance, ideal for scented cut flowers.
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GOLDEN DELICIOUS – golden-yellow tea hybrid rose - Carruth
Goldencitrusuprightremontantcuttingstructureadaptablelongevity GOLDEN DELICIOUS brings rich golden-yellow, grapefruit-scented blooms to classic British front gardens and cottage-style borders, combining exhibition-style flowers with an easy-going habit for busy households. Its upright, well-branched frame and glossy dark foliage lend a smart, vertical accent near doors, windows or along paths, while reliable repeat flowering keeps the display going through the season with only basic deadheading. As an own-root plant, it gradually settles, anchoring well even where soil is heavy or exposed to wind, and over the first three years it moves from rooting-in to strong shoot growth and then to its full ornamental show, giving you a long-lived, dependable feature without demanding expert care.
Golden Delicious in full bloom
Golden Delicious in closed bud, with a vibrant golden-yellow colour and a delicate orange blush at the tip.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden focal point by the entrance
The upright, well-branched habit and dense, glossy foliage create a smart vertical accent that reads clearly from the street, ideal beside a front door or gate in a typical family garden. Medium maintenance and simple deadheading fit neatly into busy routines for the beginner
Small mixed border in a cottage-style setting
Reliable repeat flowering with large, double blooms threads rich golden-yellow through surrounding perennials, giving that traditional cottage-garden look without complicated planting plans; the rose simply fills its allotted space steadily for the homeowner
Feature rose in a lawn island bed
Its strong, upright structure and dark, glossy leaves provide year-round form, so even between flushes of bloom the plant still looks composed and substantial, making a single specimen visually effective in a small lawn bed for the family
Cutting corner for home flower arrangements
Large, cupped flowers on good, straight stems and a medium, grapefruit-like fragrance make it ideal for vases, giving you reliable, garden-grown stems and reducing the need to buy cut roses for the enthusiast
Sunny border in warmer or more exposed sites
Good heat and drought tolerance, combined with own-root resilience, means the plant copes well with hot spells and summer breezes, provided regular watering is available in longer dry periods, giving peace of mind to the urbanite
Raised bed over heavier or compacted soils
Planted with reasonable drainage, the own-root form gradually knits into the soil, building a stable, well-anchored shrub even where ground conditions are less than perfect, an advantage for long-term border planning for the planner
Small group planting for colour impact
In groups of three to five, the remontant flowering and consistent golden colouring read as a single, generous block of colour, giving high visual impact in a modest space without the need for complex combinations, ideal for the stylist
Large container on terrace or paved front area
In a 40–50 litre pot with quality compost, the upright habit and repeat blooms create a tall, glowing feature for patios or paved front gardens, offering a flexible solution where borders are limited and complementing coastal or wind-prone areas for the town-dweller
Styling ideas
Cottage Glow – Combine GOLDEN DELICIOUS with Geranium sanguineum and oxeye daisy for a loose, romantic border where the upright structure and repeat blooms knit through softer perennials – ideal for cottage-garden admirers
Front-Door Column – Place a single plant near the entrance, underplanted with low evergreen groundcover, to use its vertical habit and glossy foliage as a living architectural accent – suited to design-conscious homeowners
Golden Cutting Strip – Line a short path with evenly spaced plants to create a small cutting row, giving abundant, fragrant stems for the house while maintaining a tidy, uprightsupported edge – perfect for keen home florists
Sunlit Island – Centre one or three roses in a lawn island, edged with oregano or low grasses, so the strong structure and warm colouring stand out cleanly from surrounding green – good for families wanting simple impact
Paved-Terrace Statement – Grow a single own-root plant in a 40–50 litre container on a terrace or drive, letting the repeat flowers bring colour where soil is scarce – ideal for busy urban gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as WEKgobafa, marketed as GOLDEN DELICIOUS and exhibited as Good as Gold; belongs to the hybrid tea commercial group for garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tom Carruth (USA, 2010) from ‘Golden Beauty’ × ‘About Face’; introduced 2014 in the USA and 2018 in the UK by Weeks Roses and associated distributors.
Growth and structural characteristics
Strong, upright bush reaching about 130–170 cm high and 85–115 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; spent blooms often require deadheading.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cupped flowers with around 26–39 petals, typically carried singly on stems; remontant character gives abundant first and second flushes with good garden presence.
Colour data and phenology
Deep golden-yellow with orange flush and salmon tones; colour lightens to lemon-yellow as blooms age and pinkish edging softens, while good colour retention keeps the display attractive.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-intensity, clearly perceptible fragrance with a grapefruit-like, citrus character that is noticeable on warm days and enhances its value both in the garden and as a cut flower.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is generally low due to double flowers; where formed, hips are small, ellipsoidal, around 10–14 mm in diameter, and colour to orange-red as they mature.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4); disease resistance is moderate, so basic monitoring and occasional treatments may be required.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with 60–110 cm spacing depending on use; responds well to regular deadheading, balanced feeding and watering during drought to support repeated flowering.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS offers rich golden blooms, a strong upright presence and repeat flowering on a durable own-root framework that matures steadily, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a reliable, long-lived focal rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GOLDEN DELICIOUS – golden-yellow tea hybrid rose - Carruth
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour Description:
Deep golden-yellow at the base with a subtle orange flush running through the petals.
Closed Bud:
Vibrant golden yellow with a delicate orange blush at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Rich golden-yellow centre, with an orange–salmon sheen on the outer petals.
Full Bloom:
Soft orange tones around a golden centre, with a pale pink blush at the edges.
Before Fading:
The yellow lightens to lemon‑yellow, and the reddish rim almost disappears.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the deep golden yellow gradually lightens to lemon yellow, and the orange‑pink edging and blush largely disappear.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its fully double flowers make it only weakly attractive to pollinators, as the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit pollinator access.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double, closed flower form is less accessible, so it is not specifically pollinator-friendly.
Hip Comment:
Hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally formed hips are ellipsoid, 10–14 mm in diameter and orange-red.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
