Vibrant, sunlit golden yellow that becomes creamier as it opens. - climbing rose, rambling rose - medium-strength, noticeably scented rose - fresh, citrus aroma
– Golden yellow clusters with cupped, full blooms
– Vigorous climber for arches, walls and fences
– Medium citrus fragrance, fresh and uplifting
– Excellent disease resistance, ADR‑awarded rose
– Low‑maintenance, heat and drought tolerant Saintréith speisialta: Buaiteoir ilghradaim, Best Climbing Rose i mBéal Feirste agus Winner i mBaile Átha Cliath.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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GOLDEN GATE ® – yellow climbing rose – Kordes
If You dream of a rose that simply gets on with the job, Golden Gate® is a reliable climbing rose that covers arches, fences and walls with waves of golden-yellow blooms while coping calmly with Ireland’s damp air and humid summers. Its upright, columnar habit makes it surprisingly space-saving for smaller gardens, yet it still reaches pergola height and dresses your home in colour. The clusters of large, cupped flowers open from rich golden buds into soft, lemon‑yellow blooms with a fresh, citrus fragrance that You notice each time You pass the front door. Bred by Kordes for strong disease resistance, it keeps healthy foliage with minimal spraying, so You can enjoy the view instead of worrying about black spot. As an own‑root, 2‑litre pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL plant, it establishes steadily and is naturally long-lived, regenerating from its own base for a dependable display over many years. With low maintenance needs and good shade tolerance, it works well where sunshine hours are limited, especially on north‑ or east‑facing aspects. In its first year it concentrates on roots, in the second it builds strong shoots, and by the third year it shows its full ornamental value, rewarding Your patience with a curtain of golden flowers.
Deep golden-yellow closed bud of Golden Gate climbing rose.
Golden Gate foliage in a mid-green shade.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front-garden rose arch over a path
Golden Gate® forms long, upright climbing canes that are easy to train over a standard rose arch, creating a welcoming tunnel of golden flowers around head height; ideal for beginners who want instant impact and simple, low-input care for their front garden
Clothing a wall or house gable
The columnar, climbing habit fits well against house walls or gables without taking too much ground space, giving vertical colour and softening brick or render while leaving room for other shrubs at the base, particularly suitable for small gardens
Decorating a pergola or seating area
Continuous remontant flowering means repeated flushes through summer, so a pergola or sitting area stays bright and scented for months; dense foliage offers a pleasant sense of enclosure for relaxed evenings
Screening a fence between neighbouring gardens
Its dense, mid‑green foliage and repeat flowering create an attractive, living screen on trellis or fencing, giving both colour and a degree of privacy while needing only light annual pruning, making it practical for busy homeowners
Small climbing rose group in a cottage-style border
Cluster-flowered, cupped blooms in warm yellow tones blend easily with cottage-style perennials, and the naturally healthy leaves reduce the need for fungicides in family gardens where simple, chemical-light care suits hobby gardeners
Lightly shaded, east- or north-facing structures
Suitable for partial shade, Golden Gate® still flowers reliably where it receives only morning or filtered light, useful for Irish plots where buildings cast long shadows and owners want colour on the cooler side of the house, especially for urban gardeners
Large container on balcony or patio (min. 40–50 litres)
When planted in a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, it can be trained up a compact obelisk or trellis, bringing golden colour and scent even to paved spaces, provided watering is regular in drier spells, appealing to balcony owners
Weather-exposed coastal front gardens
Strong, healthy foliage and proven resilience allow it to cope well with blustery, rain-laden Atlantic conditions and occasional salt-laden winds, giving stable ornament in Irish coastal sites that demand tough yet decorative plants for seaside gardeners
Decorating ideas
Sunny Cottage Arch – train Golden Gate® over a metal arch and underplant with Nepeta x faassenii and pink lupins for a soft, romantic palette – ideal for lovers of traditional cottage gardens
Golden Front Fence – clothe a low timber fence with this climber and edge the base with dwarf St John’s wort for yellow-on-yellow harmony – suited to homeowners wanting a neat, coordinated frontage
Compact Wall Column – fix vertical wires on a narrow wall and guide the rose into a slim column, keeping ground space free for herbs – perfect for small, space-conscious town gardens
Scented Seating Nook – let Golden Gate® climb over a pergola above a bench, pairing with lavender tubs nearby so citrus rose fragrance mingles with herbal notes – appealing to those who enjoy evening relaxation spots
Coastal Courtyard Pot – plant one rose in a 50‑litre terracotta container with free-draining compost and add blue catmint around the rim – a good solution for exposed patios in seaside homes
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Climbing rose Golden Gate® Klettermaxe®, registered as KORgolgat, large-flowered climber in the Klettermaxe® collection; American Rose Society exhibition name Golden Gate; premium silver rating on pharmarosa.ie.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes (W. Kordes’ Söhne) in Germany, 1995; parentage ‘Postillion’ × unknown; introduced and registered in 2005 by W. Kordes’ Söhne as a modern, healthy yellow climbing rose.
Awards and recognitions
Highly decorated climber: ADR award 2006; Gold Medals Rome 2005, The Hague 2005, Baden-Baden 2006; Silver Medal The Hague 2010; Bronze Medal Monza 2006; fragrance award Paris 2006; leading climbing rose in Belfast and Dublin 2008.
Growth and structure
Upright, climbing habit with short, columnar rambler character; height about 220–320 cm, spread 80–140 cm; dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny shoots; self-cleaning, with many spent flowers dropping naturally.
Flower morphology
Large, very full, cupped blooms with over 40 petals; cluster-flowered trusses provide abundant display; flower size typically 2.75–3.95 inches; remontant habit with a particularly generous second flush after the main early-summer blooming.
Colour and phenology
Closed buds deep golden yellow; freshly opened flowers bright mid-yellow, paler outside; full bloom rich golden yellow with lemon edges; gradually fades to pale yellow, faster in strong heat; overall effect a warm, sunlit yellow all season.
Fragrance and aroma
Noticeable, medium-strength scent combining fresh, citrus notes with classic rose tones; fragrance is easily appreciated near paths, doors or seating; very double flowers give mainly ornamental value rather than strong pollinator attraction.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional small hips, roughly 10–15 mm, spherical, orange-red (RHS 40A); they can add a modest decorative touch in late season but are not a dominant ornamental feature of the cultivar.
Resistance and hardiness
Excellent disease resistance: generally resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4); tolerates heat well but needs watering during prolonged droughts.
Horticultural recommendations
Best on pergolas, arches, trellises, walls and fences; also suitable as a cut flower. Plant 140–150 cm apart for hedging or mass use, 240 cm as a specimen; maintenance needs are low, with minimal feeding and pruning required each year.
Golden Gate ® Klettermaxe® rewards You with healthy foliage, generous golden blooms and dependable vertical cover while its own-root character supports long-term regeneration and easy care, making it a reassuring choice if You seek a lasting garden feature.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
GOLDEN GATE ® – yellow climbing rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Rome – Gold Medal (2005); The Hague – Gold Medal (2005); The Hague – Silver Medal (2010); Paris – Fragrance Award (2006); Baden-Baden – Gold Medal (2006); Monza – Bronze Medal (2006); Belfast – Best Climbing Rose (2008); Dublin – Winner (2008); Gifu – Bro
Pollinator Attraction:
Very double (40+ petals) flowers offer limited attraction to pollinators, as the double flower form—compared with simple or semi-double types—and the reduced accessibility of the stamens restrict insect access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Very double (highly double); with 40+ petals per flower, mainly ornamental; pollinator-friendliness limited.
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.
Information about the videos
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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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.
