50 Types of Yellow Roses (Identification, With Pictures)

Yellow roses occupy a special place in the world of roses, since true yellow pigment was almost entirely absent from European rose breeding until the late 19th century, when hybridizers began crossing in genetics from the Persian yellow rose native to the Middle East. Modern yellow roses now span an enormous range of tones, from the palest butter and lemon shades to deep, saturated gold, and they are produced across every major rose classification, including hybrid tea, floribunda, grandiflora, climbing, shrub, and miniature types. A mature hybrid tea or grandiflora rose typically reaches 3 to 6 feet tall, while climbing yellow roses can send canes 10 to 20 feet up a trellis or arbor, and individual blooms range from 2 inches across on miniature types to 6 inches or more on the largest hybrid teas.

Fragrance varies considerably among yellow roses, since the genetics responsible for true yellow pigment were historically linked to reduced scent production, though decades of further breeding have restored strong fragrance to many modern yellow cultivars. Many yellow roses today carry a fruity, tea, or licorice-like scent rather than the classic damask rose fragrance associated with older red and pink varieties, and English shrub roses in particular have become known for combining rich yellow color with an intensely strong perfume. Bloom cycles also vary by type, with modern repeat-flowering hybrid teas and floribundas blooming continuously from late spring through the first hard frost, while old garden roses and many climbers produce a single spectacular flush in early summer.

Yellow roses carry a complicated symbolic history, shifting over time from an association with jealousy and infidelity in the Victorian language of flowers to their modern meaning of friendship, joy, gratitude, and new beginnings. Most yellow roses are hardy across USDA zones 5 through 10, though a handful of tender climbing types benefit from winter protection in colder regions, and nearly all types require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce their best color and bloom count. Disease resistance has become a major focus of modern yellow rose breeding, since many older yellow cultivars were notably more susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew than their red and pink counterparts.

As cut flowers, yellow roses typically hold up for 5 to 12 days in water depending on the cultivar, and their sunny color has made them a popular choice for celebratory bouquets, retirement gifts, and get-well arrangements. Many of today’s best-performing yellow roses have earned recognition from the All-America Rose Selections program or the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit, reflecting decades of improvement in color stability, disease resistance, and repeat bloom. Whether trained up an arbor, massed in a border, or grown for cutting, the following 40 types represent some of the most celebrated yellow roses available to gardeners today.

Facts And Characteristics

Julia Child Rose

The Julia Child rose, also known as the “Buttergold” rose, is a floribunda rose that was introduced in 2004 by the American rose breeder Tom Carruth. This rose was named after the famous American chef Julia Child, who was a cooking teacher, author and television personality. 

The rose has large, buttery yellow blooms, which have a classic, old-fashioned shape and are produced in clusters of about 3 flowers per stem. The blooms have a mild, sweet fragrance with a hint of licorice.

This rose has a medium-sized growth habit, reaching a height of 2 to 4 feet. The Julia Child rose is a repeat bloomer, producing waves of flowers throughout the growing season from late spring to fall. It is a hardy rose, suitable for growing in USDA zones 4-9.

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Oregold Rose

Oregold rose (aka TANolg) is a deep yellow hybrid tea rose bred by Mathias Tantau, Jr in Germany in late 1960s. It is a cross between the yellow hybrid tea rose ‘Golden Holstein’ and the pink hybrid tea rose ‘First Prize’.

Mathias Tantau Jr. was a renowned rose breeder who developed many popular rose varieties in the 20th century. In 1971 the rose was named after the famous German opera singer, Anneliese Rothenberger (1924-2010).

The rose was introduced in the United States in early 1980s by Weeks Roses, who acquired the rights to distribute the rose in North America. Where it began to sell it under the name Oregold rose.

Oregold is a tall upright shrub 5 to 7 feet in height. The plant produces large, double flowers with a high-centered bloom form and a deep, golden-yellow color, fading to buff.

This rose variety is hardy in USDA zones 6a through 10b, which means it can tolerate temperatures ranging from -5 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-21 to -1 degrees Celsius). The plant blooms in flushes from spring through fall.

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Teasing Georgia Rose

Rosa ‘Teasing Georgia’ is a type of yellow rose cultivar, bred by British rose breeder David C.H. Austin in 1987. It is named in honor of German journalist, Gorgia Tornow. The rose is part of the David Austin English Rose Collection.

The rose was introduced to the market in 1998 and is a moderately sized shrub that can grow up to 5 feet tall. The rose plant produces large, cup-shaped flowers that are filled with numerous petals. The blooms have a rich, buttery yellow color that fades to a softer yellow as they mature.

The flowers in general have a strong tea rose fragrance. This rose cultivar is rated as hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, which means that it can tolerate temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit (-29 degrees Celsius) in the winter.

Rosa ‘Teasing Georgia’ has won several awards in the UK and around the world for its beauty.  It was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit in 2000, which is given to plants that are deemed to be of outstanding and suitable for garden cultivation. In the same year, it was also awarded the Henry Edland Medal in recognition of its exceptional fragrance.

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Henry Fonda Rose

The Henry Fonda Rose is a hybrid tea rose named in honor of the legendary American actor, Henry Fonda. Henry Fonda’ was bread by American hybridizer, Jack E. Christensen from an unnamed seedling and the hybrid tea rose, ‘Sunbright’, in 1995. It was later introduced to the United States market in 1996 by Bear Creek Gardens and Jackson & Perkins Nursery.

‘Henry Fonda’ is a tall upright rose about 4 or 6 feet tall. The rose has large, classic-shaped blooms with a high-centered form. The petals of the flower are a vibrant shade of yellow that fades to pale yellow at the edges. The flower’s edges can sometimes look frayed or torn. The blooms are produced singly or in clusters of two to three and have little or no fragrance. 

The Henry Fonda Rose is winter hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9, where it can tolerate temperatures as low as -10 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. With proper care, this rose can bloom repeatedly throughout the growing season.

Henry Fonda Rose won the All-America Rose Selections (AARS) award in 1997, a prestigious award for roses in the United States. It also awarded the National Garden Bureau’s “Year of the Rose” award in 2000.

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Sunsprite Rose

Sunsprite Rose, also known as KORresia or Friesia, is a rose cultivar that was developed by Reimer Kordes and introduced in 1973. It is a cross between the cultivars ‘Friedrich Wörlein’ and ‘Spanish Sun’, and it is one of the most successful floribunda roses in the market.

The Sunsprite Rose plant is a shrub that can grow up to 5 feet in height. The blooms high-centered, with a double-petaled form that resembles classic hybrid tea roses. The petals are thick and velvety to touch, and they have a somewhat ruffled appearance.

The color of the blooms is a bright or sunny yellow and can vary from pale lemon hue to a deeper golden shade, depending on the maturity of the flower and the amount of sunlight it receives. Overall, the blooms have a strong, fruity fragrance featuring notes of citrus and honey.

Sunsprite Rose is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It is rated for zones 6-10 by the USDA. This means that it can tolerate minimum temperatures as low as -10°F (-23°C) in zone 6 and as high as 40°F (4°C) in zone 10.

Sunsprite rose has received several prestigious awards including the Baden Baden Gold Medal in 1972 and the ADR-Rose award in 1973 for excellence in beauty and disease resistance. It also received the James Alexander Gamble Fragrance Award in 1979.

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Sun flare Rose

Rosa ‘Sun Flare’ is a floribunda rose that was introduced into United States market by Jackson & Perkins in 1981. It is also known as the JACjem rose. This cultivar is a result of a cross between the ‘Amber Queen’ and the ‘Sutter’s Gold’ roses. It was bred by William Warriner 1979.

Sun Flare rose plant is a short bushy shrub about 3 to 4 ft tall. The blooms of ‘Sun Flare’ are large and double with pointed buds that open up to reveal a high-centered bloom. The petals are thick and velvety, with a lemon-yellow color. The flowers have a mild licorice fragrance and bloom intermittently in flushes throughout the growing season.

Sun Flare rose is hardy in USDA zones 6-10, which means that it can tolerate winter temperatures as low as -10 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. In zones 6 and 7, the rose may experience some dieback during particularly harsh winters, but it should bounce back in the spring. In zones 8-10, where winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing, the rose should thrive with proper care.

The rose won a gold medal in Japan in 1981, Portland in 1982 and was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1983.

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Sunshine Daydream Rose

‘Sunshine Daydream’ was bred by Michèle Meilland Richardier around the year 2005. The rose was introduced into the United States by Regan Nursery in 2011. It was also introduced in Germany by BKN Strobel GmbH & Co. in 2013 as ‘Raffaello’

‘Sunshine Dream’ is an upright shrub about 5 to 6 ft. The blooms of this rose are cupped to flat in shape, and they start out as butter yellow in color with lighter edges. As the blooms mature, they turn into a rich cream color. The flowers of this rose can be borne singly or in small clusters.

This rose is good for planting in USDA zones 6-9, which includes areas with average annual minimum temperatures ranging from -10°F to 20°F. In warmer climates, it can be grown in partial shade, but it still requires at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.

The blooms are also fragrant, with a sweet scent that can be described as fruity with notes of peach and apricot.  It was named All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in 2012. It also won The Honorable John Cecil Award for Open Group in 2013.

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Midas Touch Rose

Rosa ‘Midas Touch’, commonly known as the Midas Touch rose, is a hybrid tea rose cultivar that was introduced by Bear Creek Gardens, in the United States in 1994. This beautiful rose is the result of breeding efforts by American hybridizer Jack E. Christensen in 1992.

Midas Touch rose is a bushy variety that grows about 4 to 6 ft in height and produces new blooms throughout the growing season, that is from late spring through to early fall.

The blooms are golden yellow or bright-yellow in color and large, with a high petal count. The blooms also have a fruity scent which is usually strongest in the morning and evening.

In general, the Midas Touch rose prefers a mild climate with moderate temperatures and humidity levels. It can as well tolerate minimum winter temperatures ranging from -10°F to 30°F. It can for sure can grow well in USDA zones 6 through 9.

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The Lady Banks’ rose

The Lady Banks’ rose, also known as Banks’ rose, is indigenous to the central and western regions of China, specifically in the provinces of Gansu, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Sichuan, and Yunnan. The rose is named after Dorothea Lady Banks, the wife of Sir Joseph Banks, who was a botanist.

Lady Banks’ Rose is virtually thornless with a vigorous growth habit and can climb up to 15 feet or more. It bursts into bloom, covering its entire plant with masses of flowers. The flowers are usually yellow. The blooms are produced in clusters and very fragrant.

Lady Banks’ rose does best in USDA Zones 7-11, which have mild to warm temperatures throughout the year. In USDA Zone 7, it can grow up to 20 feet in length with massive blooms. In warmer zones, such as Zones 9-11, it can grow into a massive shrub that can cover entire walls or arbors.

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Golden Celebration

The ‘Golden Celebration’ rose, also known as AUSgold, was bred in 1990 by David C. H. Austin, a renowned British rose breeder. It was first introduced to the market in 1992 and up to today, it is still popular among English Rose Collection.

‘Golden Celebration’ is a bushy shrub rose, 3 to 5 ft. It has large, cup-shaped blooms that are rich golden yellow in color. The flowers have a beautiful fragrance, with a sweet and fruity scent that can be described as having hints of lemon and honey.  It also feature medium green foliage, nearly thornless stems and a lax growing habit.

This rose is a hardy variety and can grow well in a range of USDA zones, typically from zones 5 to 9.

In recognition of its exceptional qualities, ‘Golden Celebration’ was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit in 2001.

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Graham Thomas Rose

Graham Thomas, also known by its cultivar name AUSmas, was created by British rose breeder David C.H. Austin and introduced to the market in United Kingdom in 1983. The rose was named after Graham Thomas, a renowned horticulturist in the world of roses.

This shrub rose grows to a height of 4 to 5 feet. The flowers are large having a cupped shape with a high center. The petals are firm and ruffled, with a velvety texture.

The color of the entire flower can be described as being “rich deep yellow’ or “golden yellow” and fades to a pale lemon as the bloom ages. The blooms also have a fruity scent that is characteristic of many of David Austin’s rose hybrids.

Graham Thomas flowers are best suited for USDA zones 5-9. Flowers are short-lived, so they do not make good cut flowers.

In 1993, the Royal Horticultural Society recognized the qualities of this rose and awarded it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit. Still in 2009, the rose was inducted into the Rose Hall of Fame, earning the distinction of being called the “World’s Favorite Rose”.

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Jude the Obscure rose

Jude the Obscure, also known as AUSjo, is a rose with a pale apricot hue. It was developed in 1989 by the acclaimed British rose breeder, David C. H. Austin, and was first introduced to the UK market in 1995. The rose is named after Thomas Hardy’s renowned 19th century novel, Jude the Obscure.

‘Jude the Obscure’ is a medium-sized, bushy rose, growing up to 6 feet tall. The flowers are globular with a high centered bloom form. The petals are densely packed and ruffled when they are fully open. 

The color of the flowers is creamy yellow and deepens to a pale apricot hue (almost white) at the edges of the petals with age. The flowers are also fragrant, with a fruity scent that is reminiscent of apricots and peaches. In general, the plant is prickly with lax stems.

In general, the Jude the Obscure rose works well for USDA zones 5-9.

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Rose Charlotte

Rose Charlotte is a yellow rose developed by David Austin in 1992. David Austin named this flower Rose Charlotte in honor of one of his granddaughters. Rose Charlotte plant grows between 3 and 6 feet tall.

The flowers are large and have a classic rose shape with a high-centered bloom. The petals are a soft lemon-yellow color and they are delicately ruffled. The flowers have a strong scent that is reminiscent of classic old-fashioned roses. The scent can be described as a mix of fruity, spicy, and floral notes.

The flowers of this rose are long-lasting and they hold up well in cut flower arrangements. Generally, the Rose Charlotte can grow well in zones 5-9, which covers most of the United States, except for the extreme northern and southern regions.

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Crocus Rose

Rosa ‘Crocus Rose’ was bred by English rose breeder David Austin in 1992. It was then first introduced to the market in 2000, and it has since become a popular yellow rose variety.

‘Crocus Rose’ is a medium bushy rose of 3 to 4 feet in height. The flowers are large with cup-shaped blooms. Bloom color is pale yellow or pale apricot, with outer petals that gradually fade to a soft, creamy white towards the edges.

The blooms are borne in clusters and they have a wonderful scent that can be described as a heady mix of myrrh and vanilla.

Rosa ‘Comte de Champagne’

Rosa ‘Comte de Champagne’ is a beautiful rose cultivar that was introduced by the French rose breeder Delbard in 1997. This rose variety is a hybrid tea rose. Its delicate blooms are said to resemble the bubbles in a glass of champagne.The rose was named for the champagne, Comtes de Champagne, produced by the legendery French winery, Taittinger.

Rosa ‘Comte de Champagne’ is a medium-sized, bushy rose, growing up to 6 feet tall. The flowers are a delicate shade of deep yellow at the center, with pale apricot outer petals that gradually fade to a creamy white towards the edges. The blooms are carried in single clusters, and they have a wonderful fragrance that can described as a mix of fruity and honey-like scents.

Peace

Peace was bred by Francis Meilland in France in 1935, originally named ‘Madame A. Meilland,’ and later introduced in the United States by Conard-Pyle in 1945 under the name that would make it one of the most celebrated roses ever raised. Its large hybrid tea blooms can reach up to 6 inches across, with petals that glow golden yellow at the center and fade outward to cream, finished with a delicate pink blush along the ruffled edges. This lightly fragrant cultivar blooms continuously from spring through fall in warmer climates and has earned a place in the Rose Hall of Fame along with the World Federation of Rose Societies’ Rose of the 20th Century title.

Mellow Yellow

Mellow Yellow was bred by Tom Carruth and introduced by Weeks Roses in the United States in 2002, prized for its clear, true yellow color entirely free of the orange tints found in many other yellow roses. Its long, sturdy stems support elegant, high-centered hybrid tea blooms with a moderate fruity fragrance, and the color holds remarkably well from the moment a bud opens until the last petal drops. Like many hybrid teas, Mellow Yellow shows some susceptibility to black spot and benefits from a regular preventive fungicide program in humid climates.

Eternal Flame

Eternal Flame was introduced by Weeks Roses as a hybrid tea rose bred specifically as a memorial cultivar to honor the sacrifice of military veterans, producing large, bright yellow flowers reminiscent of flickering candlelight. Its gorgeous waved petals appear in profusion on long stems from spring through frost, carrying a fresh, distinct lemon scent that sets it apart from many other yellow hybrid teas. This highly floriferous variety makes an excellent cut flower, bringing both its symbolic meaning and its bright color indoors.

Dream Come True

Dream Come True was bred by Tom Carruth and introduced by Weeks Roses, combining the bloom power of a clustering floribunda with the classic high-centered flower shape of a hybrid tea grandiflora, growing up to 7 feet tall in favorable conditions. Its full tangerine blooms are edged in cherry red, creating a unique multicolor effect where every flower unfurls slightly differently from the last, and it produces tea-scented flowers from June through the first frost. Regular deadheading encourages even heavier repeat bloom, and this variety is notably resistant to common rose pests and diseases.

South Africa

South Africa was bred by the Kordes rose family of Germany, a company responsible for generations of influential rose introductions, forming a healthy, upright floribunda shrub that repeat flowers in generous clusters from spring through frost. Its fragrant, bright yellow blooms have shown particular resilience in rainy, humid climates where many other roses struggle with fungal disease, making it a dependable choice for gardeners in wetter regions. Its bold, saturated color pairs especially well with hot pink or orange companion plantings for gardeners who want a vivid, high-contrast bed.

Playboy

Playboy was bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV, a member of the influential McGredy rose breeding family originally from Northern Ireland, and introduced in 1976, offering a striking blend of orange-red and yellow within a single semi-double floribunda bloom. Its informal, almost wild appearance and generous clusters of blooms make it a favorite for gardeners who want energetic color rather than the formal high-centered shape of a hybrid tea. This variety blooms in flushes from late spring through fall and tends to perform well even in less-than-ideal soil conditions.

Molineux

Molineux was bred by David Austin in England and introduced in 1994, named after Austin’s favorite soccer team, producing sunny yellow blossoms continuously from spring until frost. It is prized for its disease resistance, vigorous growth habit, and incredibly strong fragrance, along with multiple international rose society awards and a nearly thornless habit that makes it easier to handle during pruning and deadheading. Its dependable repeat bloom and hardy constitution have made it one of the most consistently recommended yellow shrub roses for home gardens.

Jude the Obscure

Jude the Obscure was bred by David Austin in England and introduced in 1995, taking its name from the Thomas Hardy novel, with large, chalice-shaped blossoms in pale yellow blending into soft apricot and packed with up to 70 petals per flower. Its deliciously strong fruity fragrance is considered one of the most intense of any modern rose, making it a favorite for planting near a patio, doorway, or seating area where its perfume can be fully appreciated. It performs well as either a freestanding shrub or trained as a short climber against a wall or fence.

Happy Go Lucky

Happy Go Lucky, also sold under the code name WEKsirjuci, was bred by Christian Bédard and introduced by Weeks Roses, embodying a playful, cheerful energy with its bright, sunny yellow blooms. This disease-resistant, naturally compact shrub stays under 4 feet tall and requires little pruning or deadheading to maintain a full, floriferous display throughout the growing season. Its low-maintenance nature and reliable color have made it a popular choice for gardeners who want cheerful yellow blooms without demanding upkeep.

Lady Hillingdon

Lady Hillingdon was bred by the English nursery firm Lowe and Shawyer and introduced in 1910, producing elegant, nodding tea rose blooms in deep apricot-yellow with a distinctive fragrance that gave the entire tea rose class its name. Both bush and climbing forms are available, with the climbing sport, introduced a few years later, capable of reaching 15 feet or more against a warm, sheltered wall. Its dusky purple-tinted new foliage adds additional seasonal interest, and its old-fashioned charm has kept it popular among heirloom rose collectors for over a century.

Golden Showers

Golden Showers was bred by Dr. Walter E. Lammerts in the United States and introduced by Germain’s in 1956, producing large, semi-double climbing blooms in bright golden yellow that fade gracefully to cream as they age. Reaching 8 to 10 feet on a trellis or fence, it blooms repeatedly throughout the season rather than in a single flush, setting it apart from many older climbing roses that flower only once. Its light, honey-like fragrance and excellent repeat bloom have made it one of the most consistently recommended yellow climbers for home gardens.

Alchymist

Alchymist was bred by Wilhelm Kordes in Germany and introduced in 1956, producing densely petaled, rosette-shaped climbing blooms in warm apricot-yellow with a strong, fruity fragrance reminiscent of old garden roses. It typically flowers just once in a spectacular early summer flush rather than repeating throughout the season, but the sheer abundance of bloom during that window makes it a dramatic centerpiece for an arbor or fence. Its vigorous canes can reach 10 to 15 feet, and its exceptional disease resistance makes it a reliable choice even in humid climates.

High Noon

High Noon was bred by Dr. Walter Lammerts and introduced in 1946, producing soft, clear yellow climbing hybrid tea blooms with a light, pleasant fragrance on canes that can reach 10 to 15 feet when well established. It blooms in repeated flushes throughout the growing season rather than just once, giving it an advantage over many older climbing varieties, and its elegant, high-centered flower form echoes the classic hybrid tea shape on a climbing frame. High Noon has remained popular since its introduction for its combination of repeat bloom and refined flower form.

Buff Beauty

Buff Beauty was introduced in Great Britain in 1939 by Ann Bentall, who took over the rose fields of the renowned hybridizer Reverend Joseph Pemberton after his death, with the actual crossing sometimes attributed to Pemberton’s earlier breeding work. Its warm, apricot-yellow blooms, carried in large nodding clusters with a strong tea rose fragrance, deepen in cooler weather and soften to a paler buff tone in summer heat. Its graceful, arching growth habit, typically reaching 4 to 8 feet, has kept it popular for nearly a century, and it earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1993.

The Pilgrim

The Pilgrim was bred by David Austin in England and introduced in 1991, producing soft, pale yellow blooms with a distinctive rosette-shaped, quartered form reminiscent of old garden roses rather than the high-centered shape of a hybrid tea. Its myrrh-like fragrance is considered one of the more unusual scent profiles among English roses, and the plant’s naturally arching, well-mannered growth habit, typically reaching 4 to 5 feet, makes it a versatile choice for both borders and low fences.

Grace

Grace was bred by David Austin in England and introduced in 2001, producing warm, apricot-yellow, cupped blooms with a light, delicate tea fragrance and a soft, rounded petal form. Its compact, upright growth habit, generally staying under 4 feet, makes it a good fit for smaller gardens or container growing where larger English roses would be impractical. This variety blooms in generous flushes from late spring through fall, holding its warm color well even in the heat of summer.

Rio Samba

Rio Samba was bred by Jack E. Christensen in the United States and introduced in 1991, offering a striking bicolor hybrid tea bloom with golden-yellow petals that blush to orange-red at the edges as each flower matures. Its high-centered, classic hybrid tea form and long, sturdy stems make it an excellent cut flower, and the color intensifies with cooler temperatures, giving fall blooms a noticeably richer edge than those produced in early summer heat.

Gold Medal

Gold Medal was bred by Jack E. Christensen in the United States and introduced in 1982, producing rich golden-yellow grandiflora blooms often brushed with a hint of orange at the petal base, held on long, sturdy stems in the classic candelabra clusters typical of the grandiflora class. Reaching 5 to 6 feet tall, it blooms repeatedly from late spring through fall and has remained a garden favorite for its combination of hybrid tea flower form with the heavier bloom production of a floribunda parent.

King’s Ransom

King’s Ransom was bred by J. Morey in the United States and introduced in 1961, producing large, deep golden-yellow hybrid tea blooms with a light, pleasant fragrance and the elegant, high-centered form typical of the class. Its rich, saturated color, deeper than many other yellow hybrid teas of its era, made it an instant favorite upon introduction and helped set a color standard that later yellow hybrid teas were often bred to match.

Elina

Elina was bred by Patrick Dickson of the historic Dickson Nurseries family in Northern Ireland and introduced in the United Kingdom in 1985, producing large, perfectly formed, pale creamy yellow hybrid tea blooms that hold their elegant shape exceptionally well. Its subtle, soft color and glossy, disease-resistant foliage have made it a favorite among exhibition rose growers, and its long vase life, often exceeding a week, makes it one of the more dependable yellow roses for cut flower arrangements.

Landora

Landora, also sold under the name Sunblest in some markets, was bred by Reimer Kordes in Germany and introduced around 1970, producing deep, glowing yellow hybrid tea blooms with a light, pleasant fragrance. Its rich, saturated color holds well through the heat of summer better than many other yellow hybrid teas, and its long, straight stems made it a popular choice for commercial cut flower production as well as home gardens.

St. Patrick

St. Patrick was bred by Frank Strickland in the United States and introduced in 1996, blending yellow with soft green undertones, particularly visible in the outer petals and in cooler weather, giving the bloom an unusual, almost otherworldly quality. Its large, high-centered hybrid tea flowers have made it a favorite among exhibition rose growers seeking something distinct from a standard gold or lemon yellow, and its unique coloring tends to become more pronounced as temperatures drop in early fall.

Behold

Behold was bred by Harmon Saville, a noted American miniature rose hybridizer, producing small but perfectly formed, high-centered yellow blooms on a plant that rarely exceeds 18 inches tall. Its excellent disease resistance and repeat bloom throughout the season have made it a popular choice for gardeners with limited space who still want the classic hybrid tea flower shape in miniature form.

Rise ‘n’ Shine

Rise ‘n’ Shine was bred by Ralph Moore, widely regarded as the father of the modern miniature rose, and introduced in 1977, producing bright, clear yellow, high-centered blooms on a compact plant reaching just 12 to 18 inches tall. Its cheerful color and reliable, continuous bloom from spring through frost have made it a long-standing favorite for edging, containers, and small garden spaces where a full-sized rose would be impractical.

Sun Flare

Sun Flare was bred by William Warriner in the United States and introduced in 1983, winning the All-America Rose Selections award for its clear, light yellow, ruffled floribunda blooms and excellent disease resistance. Its compact, bushy growth habit, typically reaching 2 to 3 feet, and generous clusters of lightly fragrant flowers have made it a dependable choice for borders and mass plantings where reliable color is the priority.

Yellow Submarine

Yellow Submarine is a modern floribunda introduced by one of the major commercial rose breeding houses, producing bright, saturated yellow blooms held in generous clusters on a compact, well-branched shrub. Its vivid color and strong disease resistance reflect the priorities of contemporary rose breeding programs, offering reliable repeat bloom from late spring through the first frost without demanding excessive maintenance.

Golden Zest

Golden Zest was bred by Ralph Moore, the prolific California hybridizer credited with popularizing the modern miniature rose class, producing bright, zesty yellow blooms with a notably strong citrus-like scent unusual among miniature types. Its compact size, typically under 18 inches, makes it well suited to container culture, and its reliable repeat bloom throughout the growing season has made it a favorite among gardeners specifically seeking fragrance in a small-space rose.

Baby Love

Baby Love was bred by Colin Horner in England and introduced in 1992, producing small, bright yellow, five-petaled single blooms that closely resemble a wild rose rather than the layered, double form of most modern cultivars. Its exceptional disease resistance has earned it the German ADR designation, awarded only to roses that perform well without chemical spraying, and its compact, bushy habit, generally under 3 feet, makes it a low-maintenance choice for organic gardens.

Summer Sunshine

Summer Sunshine was bred by Herbert Swim in the United States and introduced in 1962, producing bright, unblended golden-yellow hybrid tea blooms without the pink or orange tints common in many other yellow roses of its era. Its clean color and classic, high-centered form made it a standout show rose upon release, and it remains valued today by heirloom rose collectors for its pure, saturated yellow tone.

Golden Wings

Golden Wings was bred by Roy E. Shepherd in the United States and introduced in 1956, producing large, single, pale yellow blooms centered with a prominent cluster of orange-red stamens that give each flower an open, almost wildflower-like appearance. Its exceptional cold hardiness, generous repeat bloom from spring through fall, and mild tea fragrance earned it the American Rose Society Gold Medal in 1958 and the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1993, making it one of the most widely planted single-flowered shrub roses in North America.

Marechal Niel

Marechal Niel was bred by Henri Pradel in France and introduced in 1864, producing large, deeply cupped, rich golden-yellow climbing blooms with an intense, classic tea fragrance. Best suited to warm climates or protected greenhouse cultivation, its long, arching canes can reach 15 to 20 feet against a sheltered wall, and its old-fashioned nodding flower form has kept it a favorite among collectors of antique and heirloom roses for well over a century.

Lawrence Johnston

Lawrence Johnston was bred by the French hybridizer Joseph Pernet-Ducher and introduced in 1923, named after the noted garden designer who first grew and popularized it at his own garden at Hidcote Manor. Its bright, clear yellow, semi-double climbing blooms appear in a single dramatic flush each spring, and its exceptionally vigorous canes can reach 20 feet or more given the right support, making it one of the most commanding yellow climbers available for covering a large wall, pergola, or mature tree.