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– Light yellow, golden-sheened single blooms.
– Tall, upright shrub with dense, glossy foliage.
– Good heat and drought tolerance, hardy to H7.
– Self-cleaning flowers, needs only moderate care.
– Attractive to bees and butterflies, mild fragrance.
– Special feature: Historic 1956 variety with ARS Gold Medal and RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Refined flower colours – Living, vibrant garden
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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Golden Wings – yellow wild rose – Shepherd
Golden petals, airy wings of colour and a naturally open habit make Golden Wings an easy shrub rose for family gardens where you want relaxed structure rather than formality. Large single blooms in soft, yellow shades open freely all summer, self-clean neatly and leave space for light to reach surrounding planting, so borders stay bright and uncluttered. Robust roots in our 2‑litre own‑root format settle in quickly, building long‑term stability and a dependable framework that copes well with typical British conditions, even in spots exposed to brisk coastal breezes and changeable weather.
Golden Wings shows a flat, single flower form with open golden-yellow blooms.
Golden Wings in the late flowering phase, before fading to cream-yellow.
Golden Wings showing the flower’s inner structure and exposed stamens.
Golden Wings showing the open flower’s inner structure.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden focal shrub
Its upright, gently spreading shrub form and large, golden single flowers give instant character near the front door without overwhelming smaller plots. Self-cleaning blooms keep the plant looking tidy between light annual trims, so it suits busy households wanting a welcoming but low-effort entrance – ideal for the beginner.
Loose cottage-style hedge
Planted at hedge spacing, Golden Wings knits into a light, informal screen with airy, see-through flowering from top to bottom. Sparse prickles make routine access and path-side clipping more comfortable, while own-root resilience supports a long-lived hedge that responds well to periodic rejuvenation – reassuring for the homeowner.
Mixed border with perennials
The open, single flowers and light green foliage blend naturally with cottage-garden perennials, providing height and soft structure without casting heavy shade. Good heat and moderate drought tolerance mean it combines well with sun-loving companions and copes with warmer, drier spells – a good fit for the urban-gardener.
Pollinator-friendly wildlife corner
Simple blooms with exposed stamens are easy for bees and butterflies to use, offering nectar and pollen across a long season thanks to its reliable repeat flowering. If you leave some spent blooms, the orange autumn hips add extra wildlife and seasonal interest – attractive to the nature-lover.
Specimen in lawn or gravel
As a stand-alone shrub at specimen spacing, Golden Wings forms a graceful, upright silhouette that shows off its large yellow flowers from all sides. Own-root growth gives a solid, regenerative framework that matures steadily over successive seasons, avoiding the need for complex pruning – reassuring for the time-poor.
Small group planting in beds
A cluster of three to five plants fills a modest bed with soft yellow colour and light, open structure. The combination of repeat flowering and self-cleaning blooms keeps the area presentable between main maintenance rounds, so you can focus on simple feeding and watering rather than deadheading – perfect for the busy-family.
Family garden backdrop rose
Reaching around 1.5–2.2 m, it works well at the back of borders or along fences, creating a relaxed backdrop that anchors smaller planting. Own-root plants establish roots strongly in year one, extend shoots in year two and typically show their full ornamental presence by year three – helpful context for the planner.
Sunny patio or terrace in a large container
In a generously sized container of at least 40–50 litres, Golden Wings provides height and open, golden flowers without feeling bulky on a terrace. Its good tolerance of sun and changeable weather, including breezy conditions near buildings, makes it a dependable long-term container shrub with routine care – appealing for the balcony-owner.
Styling ideas
Cottage-edge haze – Plant in a loose row with Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’ and soft grasses to create a billowing, low-maintenance front-garden edge – suited to cottage-style enthusiasts.
Golden-focus bed – Use three shrubs in a triangle with underplanting of lavender and pale geraniums for a simple focal bed that looks good with minimal pruning – ideal for busy families.
Wildlife-strip – Combine with Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’ and other nectar plants in a sunny strip to support bees and butterflies while keeping structure open and manageable – perfect for wildlife-friendly gardeners.
Urban-screen – In a row along a fence, intersperse Golden Wings with evergreen shrubs for a soft, semi-transparent screen that stays airy and easy to care for – designed for small urban plots.
Soft-sun patio – Grow a single shrub in a large container with trailing Aubrieta gracilis at the rim to spill colour over the edge, giving a relaxed, contemporary look – attractive to terrace and balcony owners.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Golden Wings – shrub / landscape rose within the Park – shrub rose group; hybrid Spinosissima origin, unregistered variety used widely in gardens under this trade name.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Roy Eustace Shepherd in the United States, introduced 1956 via Bosley Nursery; parentage ‘Soeur Thérèse’ × (R. pimpinellifolia ‘Altaica’ × ‘Ormiston Roy’).
Awards and recognition
Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993) and American Rose Society Gold Medal (1958), reflecting long-term garden reliability and ornamental value.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright shrub with dense, light green glossy foliage, typically 150–220 cm tall and 130–200 cm wide; sparsely thorned stems and a naturally open, airy framework.
Flower morphology
Large, flat, single to semi-double flowers, usually 5–12 petals in loose clusters; repeats well with a good secondary flush, and most spent blooms drop cleanly without deadheading.
Colour data and phenology
Radiant golden-yellow blooms (RHS 11A–11B) that open vivid, then soften to pale cream-yellow in strong sun; colour retention moderate, giving a luminous, shifting yellow display.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild but noticeable rose scent that complements rather than dominates; sufficient to add charm near seating areas or paths without overwhelming more enclosed garden spaces.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of egg-shaped, orange hips 14–22 mm across; hips provide additional late-season ornamental and wildlife interest if some spent flowers are left.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Very hardy shrub (approx. –32 to –29 °C; RHS H7, USDA 4b); medium disease resistance with good black spot tolerance and occasional protection needed against mildew and rust.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well-drained soil; medium maintenance, occasional plant protection; plant 90–165 cm apart depending on hedge, mass or specimen use for balanced growth.
Golden Wings offers airy yellow blooms, self-cleaning ease and own-root longevity in a versatile shrub rose, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed, low-fuss British family gardens.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GOLDEN WINGS – yellow wild rose - Shepherd
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Pollinator Attraction:
Its open flowers with easily accessible stamens attract bees and butterflies, with simple and semi-double forms being most attractive because exposed stamens grant pollinators easy access to nectar and pollen, while fully double blooms are less appealing.
Hip Comment:
Rose hips produced in moderate quantities, egg-shaped and orange, 14–22 mm in diameter; they can have ornamental value if the spent flowers are not removed.
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
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