'Gold Medal' is a classic Grandiflora Hybrid Tea rose that delivers exceptional beauty with golden yellow blooms accented by copper shading. This tall, bushy shrub reaches 4-6 feet tall and 1-3 feet wide, featuring high-centered flowers with long buds mostly one per stem, perfect for cutting. With a mild fruity, spice, and tea fragrance, nearly thornless canes, and well-branched structure, it's an elegant addition to formal rose gardens and mixed borders.
Key Features
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Golden yellow blooms – Beautiful copper shading adds depth
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Mild fragrance – Fruity, spice, and tea notes
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High-centered flowers – Long buds, mostly one per stem, ideal for cutting
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Nearly thornless – Easy to handle and maintain
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Tall, well-branched – 4-6' tall, bushy structure
Growing Specifications
Light: Full sun
Mature Size: 4-6' H × 1-3' W
Hardiness: Zones 5-9
Type: Grandiflora Hybrid Tea rose
Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring to maintain shape and encourage blooming
Landscape Uses
Excellent in formal rose gardens, mixed borders, or as a specimen plant. Perfect for cutting gardens where the long-stemmed blooms can be enjoyed indoors. Pairs beautifully with perennials, ornamental grasses, and other roses.
Care & Growing Conditions
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun for best flowering. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment and dry periods. Thrives with consistent moisture and benefits from regular feeding with rose fertilizer to support continuous blooming and healthy growth.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. Contact us via email at mulchpit1@gmail.com or call 615-754-7076 to check current availability. Prices are kept accurate but subject to change.
