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English Rose

- – David Charles Henshaw Austin

Deep, rich golden-yellow shade. - english rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - full, fruity-tea fragrance

– Rich, deeply cupped golden-yellow blooms
– Very strong, garden-filling fruity-tea scent
– Reliable repeat flowering all season
– Graceful, bushy, arching English Rose habit
– Proven garden performance, RHS AGM winner
Saintréith speisialta: Buaiteoir “Best Shrub & Most Fragrant Rose” ag Rose Awards Day, USA (2000).
Season-spanning – Customer-centred focus
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Golden Celebration – AUSgold English shrub rose

If You would like a rose that settles in quickly and then simply gets on with performing, Golden Celebration is a classic English shrub that fits beautifully into Irish family gardens. Its large, cupped blooms open in a rich, glowing golden shade, fading gently to buttery tones, while a full, fruity-tea fragrance drifts across the garden on still evenings. Bushy, arching growth and dense, dark green foliage create a rounded, romantic shrub that looks at home in both neat urban fronts and relaxed cottage-style beds. As an own-root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre pot, it is well established on arrival, so You can plant it with confidence even on heavier Irish soils where good drainage helps in wetter spells. Repeat flowering continues from early summer into autumn with generous flushes, especially if You deadhead occasionally. Over the first year the plant concentrates on strong roots, in the second it builds sturdy shoots, and by the third season it reaches its full ornamental value with abundant, show-stopping blooms.


Dark green, slightly glossy foliage of Golden Celebration.

Use cases

Target areaReason
Front garden focal shrub Large, cupped, golden-yellow flowers and a graceful, arching habit make Golden Celebration an eye-catching feature near the front door or along a drive, suiting busy homeowners who want strong visual impact from one reliable rose for beginners
Romantic mixed border in family gardens Its bushy structure, dense dark foliage and repeat-flowering habit blend easily with perennials and cottage-style planting, creating a soft, romantic look without complicated care routines for hobby-gardeners
Season-long colour near seating areas The very strong, garden-filling scent and ongoing flushes of bloom from early summer to autumn make it ideal beside patios or benches where You can sit and enjoy both colour and perfume for garden-lovers
Specimen rose in a large container When planted in a minimum 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, its arching shrub form and repeat-flowering character provide a long-lived feature on terraces, balconies or paved front gardens for urban-owners
Small informal rose group (1–3 plants) Planted in a loose group, the rounded bushes knit together into a generous, golden mound, giving a full, established look in smaller spaces with just a few plants for time-poor
Partial-shade flower bed Suitable for partial shade, it still produces richly coloured blooms and strong fragrance in sites that only receive a few hours of direct sun, broadening planting options around the home for north-facing
Cut-flower corner in the garden The large, very double rosette blooms with strong fragrance make excellent, romantic-style cut flowers, so one shrub can regularly supply beautiful stems for indoor vases for home-interiors
Long-term shrub planting on heavier Irish soils As an own-root, bushy shrub with moderate disease resistance and good cold hardiness, it adapts steadily over the years, especially where wetter conditions are balanced by improved soil structure and careful drainage management for long-term

Decorating ideas

  • COTTAGE GLOW – Combine Golden Celebration with soft blue Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’ and dusky pink hardy geraniums for a relaxed, cottage look – ideal for rural-style front gardens
  • FRAGRANT PATIO – Grow it as a specimen in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, underplant with trailing thyme and white lobelia to enjoy scent and colour by your seating area – perfect for small patios
  • FORMAL FRONT – Place one shrub on each side of a path and edge with low Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrün’ to frame the entrance with structure and rich colour – suited to neat urban front gardens
  • LATE-SUMMER BORDER – Pair Golden Celebration with Anemone ‘Fantasy Belle’ and purple salvia for a long-season flower display that bridges summer into autumn – great for busy families
  • SOFT SCREEN – Plant in a loose row with lavender and rosemary to create a scented, semi-informal boundary that gives privacy without heavy hedging – attractive for overlooked suburban gardens

Technical cultivar profile
PropertyData
Name and registration Golden Celebration (AUSgold), English shrub rose from the English Rose Collection; romantic-type garden rose, also exhibited as a shrub rose in shows.
Origin and breeding Bred by David C. H. Austin from ‘Charles Austin’ × ‘Abraham Darby’; introduced and registered in the United Kingdom in 1992 by David Austin Roses Ltd.
Awards and recognitions Holder of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (2001); winner of Best Shrub and Most Fragrant Rose at Rose Awards Day, USA (2000).
Growth and structure Bushy, arching shrub with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage; height around 95–155 cm and spread about 100–160 cm; slightly thorny canes.
Flower morphology Large, very double rosette flowers, 40+ petals, borne mainly solitary; remontant with abundant second flush; flower size typically in the large range.
Colour and phenology Deep, rich golden-yellow blooms; buds ochre-yellow, opening to full golden cups that fade to paler buttery tones in heat and deepen again in cooler weather.
Fragrance and aroma Very strong, garden-filling scent with a full fruity-tea character; particularly noticeable near paths, doors or seating areas in still, humid conditions.
Rose hip characteristics Rose-hip formation is minimal due to the very double blooms; if present, only tiny hips of about 0–5 mm develop and are usually inconspicuous.
Resistance and hardiness Hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b); moderate general disease resistance with good black-spot resistance; needs watering in prolonged dry spells.
Horticultural recommendations Use as specimen, in flower borders, hedging or small groups; medium maintenance with some deadheading and occasional pest control; suitable for partial shade and own-root long-term plantings.

Golden Celebration (AUSgold) offers rich fragrance, repeat golden blooms and adaptable shrub growth as a durable own-root rose, making it a dependable choice for Irish gardens You may be considering now.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: AUSGOLD – yellow English rose - Austin
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:31.07.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium bronze
Item Number: [265] 16-153 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The "Golden Celebration" name refers to the golden-yellow colour and the fiftieth anniversary celebration.
Synonym Name: Golden Celebration®; English Rose Golden Celebration
Original Commercial Cultivar Name: Golden Celebration
Trade Name: Ausgold English Rose AUSgold
Rose Group: English Rose Collection, Shrub
Commercial Type: english rose
Commercial Group: Romantic rose
Exhibition Category: shrub rose
Collection: English Rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: David Austin Roses Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Breeder: David Charles Henshaw Austin
Breeding Company / Institution: David Austin Roses Limited
Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 1992
Parentage: ‘Charles Austin’ × ‘Abraham Darby’

Awards and Honours

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: RHS Award of Garden Merit (2001)
Competition and Show Awards: Rose Awards Day, USA – Best Shrub & Most Fragrant Rose (2000); Royal Horticultural Society – Award of Garden Merit (2001)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.1-5.1ft (95-155 cm)
Spread: 3.3-5.2ft (100-160 cm)
Growth Habit: bushy, arching
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage, with leaves that have a slightly glossy surface and a dark green hue.
Prickliness: slightly thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: Spent flowers often remain on the plant and require subsequent deadheading.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning is moderate.

Flower Morphology

Flower Fullness: very double-flowered
Flower Form: rosette
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: solitary
Colour Code: ARS code: DY RHS code: 14A (outer), 14B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Remontant; the second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow
Flower Colour: Deep, rich golden-yellow shade.
Closed Bud: The outer petals have a darker ochre‑yellow tone. Their inner surfaces are vivid golden.
Freshly Opened Flower: The centre of the cup is full and warm golden in colour, while the outer petals carry a slight ochre tinge.
Full Bloom: The colour is even, deep golden yellow, with the petal edges only slightly lighter.
Pre-Fading Flower: The petals fade into a paler, buttery yellow shade, but the centre remains golden yellow.
Colour Fading Description: It lightens in strong sunlight and heat; in cool conditions it becomes a deeper golden yellow.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very strong, garden-filling scented rose
Fragrance Character: full, fruity-tea fragrance
Pollinator Attraction: Its strongly double flowers make it poorly attractive to pollinators, as the double flower form and inaccessible stamens reduce their ability to reach nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double flowers conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Notes: Rose-hip formation is expected to be minimal due to the double flowers; if present, it will produce tiny hips 0–5 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Moderately tolerant of heat; requires watering during prolonged dry periods.
Disease Resistance: moderate
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 120 cm, for hedging 110 cm, as a specimen 180 cm
Planting Density: in square planting 0,7 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 0,8 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: suitable for partial shade
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest control.
Key Uses: flower border, park, cut flower, specimen plant

Notes

Strengths: Season-spanning – Customer-centred focus
Companion Plants: Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrün’ - groundcover honeysuckle Anemone 'Fantasy Belle' - Japanese anemone Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’ - lesser calamint
Note: Requires protection from spring frost.
AUSGOLD – yellow English rose - Austin
Deep, rich golden-yellow shade. - english rose - very strong, garden-filling scented rose - full, fruity-tea fragrance
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Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3.1-5.1ft (95-155 cm) Flower shape: rosette Winter hardiness: - yellow - David Austin Roses Ltd. (United Kingdom) english rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.1-5.1ft (95-155 cm) Height: 3.1-5.1ft (95-155 cm) - Flower fullness: very double-flowered Ausgold - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium bronze David Charles Henshaw Austin

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Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!

2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.


Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.
Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.
Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.
Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.

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The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.

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