Royal Gold

Climbing rose

- – Dr. Dennison Harlow Morey

Deep, saturated golden-yellow hue with a pure yellow tone. - climber, climbing rose - strong, highly scented rose - sweet, fruity aroma

– Intense, long-lasting golden-yellow blooms.
– Strong, sweet, fruity fragrance.
– Vigorous climber for walls and arbours.
– Good drought and heat tolerance.
– Reliable repeat flowering with rich flushes.
– Special feature: Shimmering colour deepens in cool weather, creating dramatic seasonal effects.

Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

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Royal Gold – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root climbing rose propagation material

Royal Gold offers a distinctive, high-impact golden-yellow colour in a proven exhibition climber, well suited to trained production for 5–7 L finished plants and vertical-feature ranges. Its strong, sweet-fruity fragrance, reliable remontant flowering and glossy mid-green foliage support an exclusive, space-defining positioning for pergolas, walls and arbours. As own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material, it provides a stable base for nursery propagation beds and container grow-on, particularly valuable where winter and wind tolerance supports UK-wide project supply, with predictable quality for retail and reseller-focused vertical garden collections.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Vertical feature climber for pergolas and arbours	The climbing habit with 260–400 cm height and 200–320 cm spread lends itself to trained, space-defining structures. Using staked, trained 3–5 cane NEONATAL plants streamlines production of a consistent “trained climber finished product” in 5–7 L pots, ideal where vertical garden features are a core retail proposition. Retail / reseller
Exclusive wall and fence line for premium outlets	The deep, saturated golden-yellow flowers with good colour retention create a distinctive, uniform wall or fence line, aligning with an exclusive, specialty positioning. Producing own-root, staked climbers in 5–7 L allows reliable scheduling for peak retail windows, while the development arc from root establishment through to full ornamental value supports durable, repeatable stock. Retail / reseller
Remontant colour anchor in themed rose collections	Remontant flowering with an abundant second flush makes this cultivar a strong structural colour anchor in thematic rose gardens or collection ranges. NEONATAL own-root material integrates easily into nursery propagation beds and container grow-on, delivering a dependable trained climber route into 5–7 L formats that fits curated, space-defining vertical collections. Collection and show-garden suppliers
Fragranced vertical feature for showcase displays	The strong, highly scented sweet-fruity aroma enhances its role as an exhibition climbing rose and display piece. By starting with uniform tray-rooted own-root cuttings and finishing as staked, trained climbers, you can build high-impact, fragranced pergola or arch products that match premium vertical garden feature ranges and support higher unit value. Retail / reseller
Moderate-maintenance climber for mainstream programmes	Medium maintenance with only occasional pest and disease control fits mainstream nursery and retail programmes that need reliable, not overly demanding climbers. NEONATAL own-root plants support homogeneous stands and predictable replacement rates, simplifying production planning for trained climber finished products in 5–7 L pots aimed at broad vertical garden ranges. Volume garden retailers
Heat-tolerant option for sunnier, exposed positions	Good heat tolerance and moderate drought resilience once established make this cultivar suitable for sunny, exposed structures in southern or more challenging UK sites. Propagating on own roots delivers longevity and regeneration capacity, supporting long-term installations where vertical garden features must perform consistently in warmer public or private projects. Public-realm and project suppliers
Cut-flower capable climber in speciality portfolios	Large, double, 2.75–3.95 in blooms on a climbing framework give dual value as both a vertical feature and a cut-flower source. Growing on NEONATAL plants as staked, trained units in 5–7 L pots allows you to supply multi-purpose climbers that support exhibition and cut-flower themes, reinforcing an exclusive, specialty product narrative. Specialist rose retailers
Collection and gene-bank style own-root stands	Verified cultivar authenticity and own-root propagation make this cultivar suitable for collection and maintenance plantings where identity and long-term sustainability matter, particularly in regions where winter and wind exposure require reliable performance. Using the trained climber route standardises structure for 5–7 L lines within curated vertical feature collections. Collection, arboretum and show-garden partners

Finished-product ideas

Golden Exhibition Climber 5 L – own-root, staked and trained 3–5 cane plants in 5 L pots, highlighting the remontant golden-yellow display and strong fragrance for exclusive vertical garden feature tables – retail / reseller.
Premium Pergola Duo Pack – matched pairs of trained climbers for pergolas and arbours, using uniform NEONATAL material to ensure balanced height and spread, sold as a coordinated space‑defining solution – project and landscape suppliers.
Fragrant Wall Line 7 L – more advanced 7 L trained climbers with well-developed canes, positioned as high-impact, scented wall or fence features where strong colour retention and aroma drive impulse purchase – premium garden centres.
Collection Series: Royal Gold Feature – branded own-root climber within a thematic rose collection, grown on as a consistent 5–7 L trained product emphasising authenticity and long-term performance in dedicated rose gardens – collection and show-garden suppliers.
Dual-Use Climbing Cut Rose – climbers finished for arches or frames, marketed for both vertical display and cutting, using remontant flowering and large blooms to extend utility and justify a premium trained offer – specialist rose retailers.

Technical cultivar profile

Name and registration	Royal Gold is a large-flowered climbing rose; registered exhibition name Royal Gold, unregistered as a formal cultivar, offered commercially as Royal Gold climbing rose for professional propagation.
Origin and breeding	Bred in the USA in 1957 by Dr Dennison Harlow Morey, from Cl ‘Goldilocks’ × ‘Lydia’ (HT, 1949), and introduced to the market by Jackson & Perkins Co. as a golden-yellow climbing cultivar.
Awards and recognition	No awards, competition results or formal horticultural ratings are recorded for this cultivar; selection is based on practical performance characteristics and established market familiarity.
Growth and structural characteristics	Vigorous climbing habit to around 260–400 cm high with 200–320 cm spread, moderated prickliness, and moderately dense, glossy mid-green foliage; some self-cleaning but deadheading will still be required.
Flower morphology	Large, double flowers (26–39 petals) of cup-shaped form, typically borne solitarily on the canes; remontant flowering with an abundant second flush under suitable management, suitable for exhibition use.
Colour data and phenology	Deep golden-yellow colour with ARS dy, RHS 12A outer and 12B inner, good colour retention; tone may lighten slightly in heat or deepen in cooler conditions but remains a clear, saturated golden yellow overall.
Fragrance and aroma	Strong, highly scented rose with a sweet, fruity fragrance character; mainly ornamental, with limited pollinator value due to fully double blooms and concealed stamens, prioritising display and scent impact.
Hip characteristics	Produces small ovoid orange-red hips 10–15 mm in diameter on occasion; hips are not a primary ornamental feature and are generally secondary to flower and fragrance display in typical production settings.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Hardy to about -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zon 3, USDA 6b); medium overall disease resistance with good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, and medium susceptibility to rust in some seasons.
Horticultural recommendations	Best used on arbours, pergolas, fences and walls, with medium maintenance needs; perform occasional pest and disease control and deadheading, supplying as trained climber finished products in 5–7 L pots.

Royal Gold offers a distinctive golden-yellow, fragrant climbing display with remontant flowering on durable own-root stocks, supporting predictable, long-lived vertical ranges; please contact us to align capacity and scheduling for your programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: ROYAL GOLD – golden-yellow climbing rose - Morey

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:14.10.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: standard

Item Number: [101] 20-085 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name Királyi arany refers to the flower’s intense, long‑lasting golden‑yellow colour.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: Royal Gold

Original Trade Name: Royal Gold

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Royal Gold Climbing rose Royal Gold

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Royal Gold

Rose Group: Climber, Large Flowered Climber

Commercial Type: climber, climbing rose

Commercial Group: Climbing rose

Exhibition Category: exhibition climbing rose; cut flower

Collection: Climbing rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Jackson & Perkins Co. (USA)

Introduction Year: 1957

Registration Year: unregistered variety

Breeder: Dr. Dennison Harlow Morey

Breeding Company / Institution: unknown / no data

Breeding Year: USA, 1957

Parentage: Cl ‘Goldilocks’ × ‘Lydia’ (HT, 1949)

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 8.5-13.1ft (260-400 cm)

Spread: 6.6-10.5ft (200-320 cm)

Growth Habit: climbing

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage. The leaves have a glossy surface and a mid-green shade.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Some spent blooms remain on the plant and require subsequent deadheading.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Self-cleaning medium

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: dy RHS code: 12A (outer), 12B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Flowers remontantly, with an abundant second flush.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: golden-yellow

Flower Colour Description: Deep, saturated golden-yellow hue with a pure yellow tone.

Closed Bud: Deep golden yellow, shading slightly to ochre at the tip.

Newly Opened Flower: Bright golden-yellow, with a subtle lightening to lemon-yellow at the outer edges of the petals.

Full Bloom: Uniform, bright golden yellow; the petal base slightly more intense.

Before Fading: Light golden yellow, with a pale lemon-yellow fade at the petal edges.

Colour Fading Description: Its colour is generally long‑lasting; in hot conditions it may lighten slightly, while in cooler weather it becomes a deeper golden yellow.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: strong, highly scented rose

Fragrance Character: sweet, fruity aroma

Pollinator Attraction: Its fully double flower form (double) and concealed stamens reduce its attractiveness to pollinating insects.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its double blooms largely conceal the stamens; pollinator-friendliness is limited, it is primarily an ornamental variety.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 10-15 mm

Hip Shape: egg-shaped

Hip Colour: orange-red

Hip Comment: Small, occasionally produced, 10–15 mm in diameter, ovoid, orange-red rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; once established it withstands moderate drought but looks best with regular watering.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: good

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Trained climber finished product

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Staked, trained (3–5 main canes)

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest and disease control.

Primary Uses: arbour, pergola, fence, wall, cut flowers

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive, space-defining – specialty

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Vertical garden feature, distinctive habit

ROYAL GOLD – golden-yellow climbing rose - Morey

Deep, saturated golden-yellow hue with a pure yellow tone. - climber, climbing rose - strong, highly scented rose - sweet, fruity aroma

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Inflorescence: solitary Height: 8.5-13.1ft (260-400 cm) Flower shape: cup Winter hardiness: 6b golden-yellow - Jackson & Perkins Co. (USA) climber, climbing rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 8.5-13.1ft (260-400 cm) Height: 8.5-13.1ft (260-400 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Royal Gold - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - standard Dr. Dennison Harlow Morey

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

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.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)