Park shrub rose

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Golden Wings

Park - shrub rose

- – Roy Eustace Shepherd

Pure, radiant golden-yellow, slightly lighter in tone. - wild rose - rose with a mild but noticeable fragrance - scent description not available

– Large, single golden-yellow blooms
– Reliable repeat flowering through summer
– Strong winter hardiness to -32 °C
– Mild, noticeable rose fragrance
– Good heat and moderate drought tolerance
Special feature: Awarded RHS Award of Garden Merit and American Rose Society Gold Medal, ideal for eco-friendly landscapes.
Eco garden/landscape
Golden Wings
pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting
28,34 £
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Golden Wings – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting for professional production

Landscape performance, eco value and pollinator-friendly flowers make Golden Wings a reliable shrub option for nursery networks aiming at sustainable project supply, while its upright, vigorous growth and dense, glossy foliage support predictable structure in flowerbed and hedge lines. The good self-cleaning habit reduces presentation work on container benches and in finished plantings, and its heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant character suits UK schemes from warmer southern sites to exposed areas where winter and wind tolerance are required. On pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root juveniles, year one focuses on root build-up, year two on structural shoots, and by year three the shrub delivers full ornamental value with repeat flowering displays that underpin park, specimen and urban green-space ranges.


Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Landscape and park container production (2–3 L, bush-trained) Landscape effect and eco-garden value are supported by the vigorous, upright shrub frame, giving fast structural impact from 2–3 L, bush-trained stock. Own-root NEONATAL material scales well through standard/botanical container routes, providing homogeneous, repeatable batches ideal for park and eco-landscape specifications. The predictable growth arc into a finished, vigorous bush means reliable scheduling for landscape contractor and maintenance supply, with a clear focus on thematic rose garden / collection planting for public projects serving Landscape contractor, maintenance + collector.
Eco-garden and biodiversity-focused schemes The simple, cluster-flowered, pollinator-friendly blooms reinforce eco-garden positioning and biodiversity briefs in urban green spaces and informal park plantings. Using own-root NEONATAL cuttings as the propagation base minimises replacement risk and supports long-lived, renewable stands that tolerate repeated trimming and project-level maintenance loads. The 2–3 L target containers convert efficiently into finished, vigorous, bush-trained products that meet eco garden/landscape value promises for public-realm and institutional schemes aimed at Landscape contractor, maintenance + collector.
Hedges and structural landscape ribbons The tall height (around 150–220 cm) and 130–200 cm spread provide strong hedging and ribbon-planting potential from standard/botanical 2–3 L production, giving quick structural fill with moderate maintenance demand. Own-root technology ensures stable line continuity where uniformity and identity are critical along longer hedge runs, supporting large-scale nursery and integrator workflows. Heat tolerance and good winter hardiness allow planning for exposed sites while keeping inputs at a medium level, aligned with landscape-effect promises in public and private projects prioritising Landscape contractor, maintenance + collector.
Urban green-space and streetscape planting Good heat and moderate drought tolerance mean Golden Wings adapts well to streetscapes, traffic islands and urban beds, provided irrigation is available in prolonged dry spells. Medium maintenance with occasional plant protection keeps it manageable for contract maintenance teams, especially when supplied from 2–3 L bush-trained stock that establishes rapidly. Own-root stands regenerate well after pruning or incidental damage, supporting continuity in high-traffic areas and allowing nursery producers to offer resilient lines for municipal and institutional frameworks serving Landscape contractor, maintenance + collector.
Thematic rose gardens and collection plantings The wild, Hybrid Spinosissima background, historic introduction year (1956) and recognised exhibition standing position Golden Wings well within thematic, historic and botanical-style collections. Own-root NEONATAL propagation supports accurate cultivar maintenance and long-term gene-bank style holdings, important for show gardens and curated rose ranges. The characterful, single, golden-yellow flowers and moderate hips add seasonal interest, aligning with eco garden/landscape narratives for public collections targeting Landscape contractor, maintenance + collector.
Premium shrub lines for specialist rose retailers The combination of American Rose Society Gold Medal and RHS Award of Garden Merit enhances the credibility of a premium bronze quality rating in specialist wholesale offers. When supplied as vigorous, bush-trained shrubs from 2–3 L containers, producers can leverage the awards to differentiate lines in catalogues focused on landscape and collection use. Own-root stocks help maintain brand reliability through stable performance and reduced claims, supporting reseller partners building curated ranges for Landscape contractor, maintenance + collector.
Low-input, self-presenting park plantings Good self-cleaning, with most spent blooms dropping naturally, makes Golden Wings suitable for beds and mixed shrub plantings where presentation must remain acceptable between visits. Medium maintenance requirements and average disease resistance allow it to fit into routine spray programmes without special treatment. Own-root propagation reduces the impact of occasional losses, helping nurseries and wholesalers offer dependable shrub blocks for high-area park contracts oriented towards Landscape contractor, maintenance + collector.
Autumn-interest beds with hips and structural presence Moderate quantities of egg-shaped, orange hips extend seasonality where deadheading is reduced, adding value in eco and wildlife-themed borders. The dense, light-green, glossy foliage and upright habit provide a clear framework in 2–3 L shrub production that translates well into larger, 40–50 litre landscape containers for instant-impact planting. This combination supports projects seeking extended ornamental periods and resilient, own-root shrub backbones across regions that demand winter and wind tolerance within professional portfolios for Landscape contractor, maintenance + collector.

Finished-product ideas

  • Golden Wings Eco-Hedge 3L – 2–3 L bush-trained shrubs selected for height and spread, using own-root NEONATAL starts for long-lived, self-cleaning hedges in eco-garden and park schemes – target: landscape contractor frameworks and municipal hedge contracts.
  • Pollinator Feature Shrub 5L – up-sized container line (5–7.5 L) highlighting simple, pollinator-friendly flowers and heat tolerance, built from 2–3 L propagation blocks – target: urban green-space projects and biodiversity-focused public-realm tenders.
  • Historic Award Collection 5L – curated shrub selection featuring Golden Wings with its RHS and ARS awards, grown on in premium 5 L containers from own-root cuttings – target: specialist nurseries and show garden curators.
  • Park Specimen 40L – large 40–50 litre, vigorous, bush-trained specimens aimed at quick-impact park and streetscape installations, capitalising on tall, upright growth and moderate hip display – target: integrators and public-realm suppliers.
  • Eco-Landscape Rose Mix 3L – mixed-cultivar 2–3 L shrub batches including Golden Wings for eco garden/landscape themes, leveraging its self-cleaning habit and medium maintenance profile – target: wholesalers serving landscape contractor and collection markets.

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Golden Wings, a wild-type park shrub rose from the Hybrid Spinosissima group, traded as Golden Wings Park - shrub rose Golden Wings; unregistered but widely established under this commercial designation.
Origin and breeding Bred by Roy Eustace Shepherd in the United States and introduced in 1956, from a cross of ‘Soeur Thérèse’ and (Rosa pimpinellifolia ‘Altaica’ × ‘Ormiston Roy’); initial distribution via Bosley Nursery, USA.
Awards and recognition Recognised with the American Rose Society Gold Medal in 1958 and the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit in 1993, underpinning its long-term relevance for landscape and collection use.
Growth and structural characteristics Upright, vigorous shrub reaching about 150–220 cm high with a 130–200 cm spread, dense light-green glossy foliage, sparsely thorned shoots and a habit suitable for hedges, park specimens and mixed beds.
Flower morphology Large, flat, single to semi-double blooms with 5–12 petals, cluster-flowered with good repeat, providing an abundant second flush; most spent blooms fall naturally due to good self-cleaning, easing maintenance.
Colour data and phenology Pure golden-yellow flowers (RHS 11A outer, 11B inner) opening vivid then lightening in strong sun to creamy yellow; colour retention is moderate, giving a softening effect over time rather than sharp contrast.
Fragrance and aroma Flowers carry a mild but noticeable rose scent, sufficient to contribute to sensory interest in public plantings and collections without being overpowering or dictating specific siting solely for fragrance.
Hip characteristics Produces moderate numbers of orange, egg-shaped hips around 14–22 mm across; hips are ornamental where deadheading is limited, adding late-season colour and wildlife interest in eco and park settings.
Resistance and winter hardiness Rated H7 with hardiness approximately -32 to -29 °C (USDA 4b, Swedish zone 5), good heat and moderate drought tolerance, black spot resistant with medium susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust.
Horticultural recommendations Suited to flowerbeds, parks, hedges and urban green spaces; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection; recommended as a vigorous bush-trained finished product via standard/botanical 2–3 L containers.

Golden Wings offers award-backed landscape performance, pollinator-friendly single blooms and self-cleaning, own-root shrubs that build stable, regenerative stands, making it a dependable choice for aligned capacity planning and project scheduling discussions.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: GOLDEN WINGS – yellow wild rose - Shepherd
Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:10.08.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium bronze
Item Number: [205] 20-582 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name refers to the golden, wing-like petals.
Registered Cultivar Name: Golden Wings
Original Trade Name: Golden Wings
Current Trade Name: Golden Wings Park - shrub rose Golden Wings
Rose Group: Wild, Hybrid Spinosissima, Shrub
Commercial Type: wild rose
Commercial Group: Park - shrub rose
Exhibition Category: shrub rose; landscape rose
Collection: Park - shrub rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Bosley Nursery (USA)
Registration Year: unregistered variety
Breeder: Roy Eustace Shepherd
Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data
Breeding Year: United States, 1956
Parentage: ‘Soeur Thérèse’ × (Rosa pimpinellifolia ‘Altaica’ × ‘Ormiston Roy’)

Awards and Honours

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993)
Competition and Show Awards: American Rose Society Gold Medal (1958); Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 4.9-7.2ft (150-220 cm)
Spread: 4.3-6.6ft (130-200 cm)
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage. Its leaves have a glossy surface and a light green hue.
Prickliness: sparsely thorned
Self-Cleaning Description: Most of the spent blooms fall off naturally.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: self-cleaning: good

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 5–12
Flower Fullness: single flowered
Flower Shape: flat
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered
Colour Code: ARS code: Ly RHS code: 11A (outer), 11B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Repeats well, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow
Flower Colour Description: Pure, radiant golden-yellow, slightly lighter in tone.
Closed Bud: Deep, saturated golden-yellow shade.
Newly Opened Flower: Uniform, vivid golden-yellow colour.
Full Bloom: Light yellow, with a golden sheen.
Before Fading: Fades to a pale cream-yellow shade.
Colour Fading Description: In strong sunlight and heat it lightens, fading to a creamy yellow.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: rose with a mild but noticeable fragrance
Fragrance Character: scent description not available
Pollinator Attraction: Its open flowers with easily accessible stamens attract bees and butterflies, with simple and semi-double forms being most attractive because exposed stamens grant pollinators easy access to nectar and pollen, while fully double blooms are less appealing.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its simple flower shape is favourable to pollinators; pollinator-friendly

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: egg-shaped
Hip Colour: orange
Hip Comment: Rose hips produced in moderate quantities, egg-shaped and orange, 14–22 mm in diameter; they can have ornamental value if the spent flowers are not removed.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -32–-29 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well and withstands moderate drought; requires watering during prolonged drought.
Disease Resistance: medium
  • powdery mildew – medium
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Standard/botanical container
Release form: Vigorous, bush-trained finished product
Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; average disease resistance, occasional plant protection required.
Primary Uses: flowerbed, park, specimen plant, hedge, urban green space

Comments

Positioning: Eco garden/landscape
Target customer/channel: Landscape contractor, maintenance + collector
Main value proposition: Landscape effect and eco-garden value
GOLDEN WINGS – yellow wild rose - Shepherd
Pure, radiant golden-yellow, slightly lighter in tone. - wild rose - rose with a mild but noticeable fragrance - scent description not available
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Inflorescence: cluster-flowered Height: 4.9-7.2ft (150-220 cm) Flower shape: flat Winter hardiness: - yellow - Bosley Nursery (USA) wild rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 4.9-7.2ft (150-220 cm) Height: 4.9-7.2ft (150-220 cm) - Flower fullness: single flowered Golden Wings - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium bronze Roy Eustace Shepherd

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As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
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