GOLDEN GATE ® – yellow climbing rose – KORgolgat
Vertical production of GOLDEN GATE ® as pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material gives nurseries a reliable base for trained climber lines: a remontant flowering pattern, dense mid‑green foliage, and good disease resistance support predictable quality in pergola, arch and wall ranges. The upright, columnar growth habit suits staked 3–5 cane training in 5–7 L containers, building an exclusive, space‑defining finished offer for retail and reseller partners. The variety’s medium‑strength fresh citrus fragrance and rich golden‑yellow colour that softens to cream lend themselves to distinctive vertical features in thematic rose gardens and collection projects, while its winter and wind tolerance is well adapted to exposed sites in Scotland and northern England. From year‑one root establishment through second‑year structural shoots to third‑year full ornamental value, own‑root plants give you a renewable, long‑lived stock base that aligns with wholesale‑scale, professionally scheduled production.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Golden arch climber 5–7 L – Pre-trained on 3–5 canes with upright, columnar growth and remontant flowering, ready for immediate use on arches and pergolas – retail / reseller vertical feature programmes.
- Fragrant yellow wall panel – Low-maintenance, disease-resistant climber with fresh citrus fragrance in a 5–7 L pot, optimised for wall and fence greening with minimal pruning – garden centre and landscape reseller channels.
- Collection-grade golden pillar – Own-root climber selected for authentic colour gradation and dense foliage, supplied as uniform batches for thematic rose gardens and show-collection installations – public-realm and project suppliers.
- Cool-climate pergola line – Hardy, wind-tolerant climber in 5–7 L containers, produced outdoors from NEONATAL stock for reliable performance in exposed northern gardens – regional nursery networks and integrator systems.
- Dual-purpose climber & cut – Trained climber with large, very full clusters suitable for occasional cutting, leveraging remontant flowering and strong shoot renewal – specialist retailers and premium mail-order partners.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Climbing rose cultivar KORgolgat, marketed as GOLDEN GATE ® Klettermaxe® and Golden Gate; ARS exhibition name Golden Gate; part of the Klettermaxe® collection of large-flowered climbers. |
| Origin and breeding |
German-bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes at W. Kordes’ Söhne from ‘Postillion’ × unknown parentage; bred 1995, registered and introduced in 2005 through W. Kordes’ Söhne. |
| Awards and recognition |
Highly decorated climber with ADR award 2006 plus multiple international medals including Rome, The Hague, Paris fragrance award, Baden-Baden, Monza, Belfast, Dublin and Gifu honours. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright, short climbing to columnar rambler, around 220–320 cm high with 80–140 cm spread; moderately thorny, dense slightly glossy mid-green foliage; good self-cleaning of spent blooms. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very full, cupped flowers with 40+ petals produced in clusters; abundant repeat flowering with a strong second flush, giving extended seasonal display in ornamental and feature uses. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Vibrant golden yellow (RHS 11A–11B) that softens to pale creamy yellow; colour fades faster in heat, with rich tone at opening and lighter edges as blooms age under warm conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Medium-strength, noticeable fresh citrus scent providing clear olfactory value; very double flower form limits pollinator access, making the cultivar primarily ornamental rather than ecological. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasional globular hips, roughly 10–15 mm diameter, orange-red RHS 40A; can contribute modest ornamental interest in late season but not usually a primary production objective. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Good overall disease resistance with rated tolerance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4) with good heat tolerance given watering in drought. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best used on pergolas, arches, trellises, walls and fences, with additional cut-flower potential; low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and feeding; recommended as staked, trained climber finished product. |
GOLDEN GATE ® combines vigorous upright growth, strong disease resistance and remontant golden-yellow flowering on a long-lived own-root base, supporting predictable, low-replacement climber production; we would welcome a discussion on volumes and timing.
