Golden Showers Bare Root Climbing Rose

Rosa ‘Golden Showers’ Golden Showers

Golden Showers is a vigorous climbing rose bred by Dr. Walter E. Lammerts and introduced in the U.S. by Germain’s in 1956. Its semi-double golden-yellow blooms open in generous clusters, often with a soft honey fragrance, and age to a creamy hue. The flowers repeat continuously from late spring through frost, carried on nearly thornless stems with glossy dark green foliage. With a tall, upright habit reaching 8-10 ft (spreading 3-6 ft), Golden Showers™ is ideal for trellises, walls, or as a dramatic vertical accent.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Climbing (Large-Flowered)
🧬 Breeder: Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Germain’s (USA, 1956)
🧾 Patent: PP 1,557 (U.S. Patent)
🎨 Color: Golden-yellow, aging toward cream
🌸 Petal Count: ~20–35
💠 Bloom Form: Semi-double, loose ruffled clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~4″–5.5″ (10–14 cm)
🔁 Flowering: Continuous / repeat blooming
🏺 Vase Life: Good for structural arrangements
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate, honey / light tea-licorice

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Tall climber, upright habit
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3–6 ft (90–180 cm)
↕️ Height: ~8–10 ft (240–300 cm)
↔️ Width: ~3–6 ft (90–180 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Very good; tolerant and nearly thornless
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest