13 Best Yellow Climbing Roses for Your Garden

If you love roses and are looking to add a touch of color to your garden, then you may want to consider planting yellow climbing roses.

Yellow is such a cheerful color and can really make your garden pop!

There are many different varieties of yellow climbing roses to choose from, so we’ve compiled a list of our 13 favorites.

From hints of apricot to rich golden shades, these beautiful blooms will brighten up any garden.

Whether you’re looking for a rose that covers an unsightly wall or one that tumbles over an archway, there’s sure to be a variety on this list that catches your eye.

13 Yellow Climbing Roses

Here are thirteen of the best yellow climbing roses that you can plant in your garden:

Roses are bred in many different countries, and as you will see, the famous roses are often bred by many of the same people. You may be interested in the various names that have been picked out for the many rose breeds as well as the various styles.

We will explore the details behind many of the most popular rose breeds that you see today so that you can see which rose to plant:

1. Golden Gate Yellow Climbing Rose

The Golden Gate Rose was first bred by Tim Hermann Kordes in 1995 in Germany.

Golden Gate Rose
COLOR: Medium-yellowBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE: Medium, Sweet
PLANT SIZE: Medium Climber 12ft FLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight

The Golden Gate Rose is an award-winning rose with very full, semi-double flowers which seems to glow in a brilliant shade of yellow.

Its largess buds and long thorny branches make for massive rose bushed that mean exuberant happiness and pure bliss.

This fragrant yellow climbing rose also have long-lasting blooms.

2. Arthur Bell Climber Rose

The Arthur Bell was bred by Sam McGredy in Northern Ireland in 1964.

The flower was named after the whiskey manufacturer Arthur KInmond Bell. In fact, many of McGredy’s roses were named after alcoholic drinks.

His roses are legends even to this day for their climbing abilities and the beauty of their buds.

Arthur Bell Climber Rose
COLOR: Bright yellowBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE: Medium-strong, Sweet
PLANT SIZE: Small Shrub  2ftFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight, Semi-Shade

3. Lady Banks Yellow Climbing Rose

The Lady Banks Climbing Rose was introduced by William Kerr from China into England in 1807.

This was not the first of Kerr’s plants to be introduced from China to the west. In fact, he cultivated 238 plants, many of them from Chinese nurseries.

This trend of bringing roses over from China was one that Kerr led and prided himself on being able to do.

Lady Banks Climbing Rose
COLOR: YellowBLOOM SIZE: Small FRAGRANCE: Slightly fragrant
PLANT SIZE: Tall 14ft – 19ftFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight Semi-Shade

4. Graham Thomas Yellow Climbing Roses

The Graham Thomas Rose is a heavy yellow bush that was bred by British rose breeder David C.H. Austin and was later introduced into the United Kingdom in 1983 by David Austin Roses Limited.

The David Austin Roses Limited company is still a popular rose company even today and is known for its innovations in rose breeds.

Graham Thomas Yellow Climbing Rose
COLOR: A rich shade of yellowBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE: Light, Tea
PLANT SIZE: Medium Climber 12ftFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight, Semi-Shade

5. Malvern Hills Yellow Climbing Rose

The Malvern Hills Rose was bred by David C. H. Austin in 2000.

It was introduced into the United Kingdom by David Austin Roses Limited in 2000, naming the rose the “Malvern Hills”.

This is yet another example of the David Austin Roses Limited company attaining a rose breed from David C. H. Austin. The two worked together frequently and created many different rose breeds together.

Malvern Hills Yellow Climbing Rose
COLOR: Soft yellowBLOOM SIZE: SmallFRAGRANCE:  Light-medium, Musk
PLANT SIZE: Medium Rambler 14ftFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight

6. Golden Bunny Yellow Climbing Rose

The Golden Bunny Rose was bred by Marie-Louise Meilland in France, before 1977.

Perhaps the name comes from the roses’ golden sheen and soft petals.

Golden Bunny Yellow Climbing Rose
COLOR: Lemon-yellowBLOOM SIZE:  LargeFRAGRANCE:  None to mild fragrance
PLANT SIZE:  1ft to 2ftFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight

7. Gold Badge Yellow Climbing Rose

The Gold Badge Rose was bred by Meilland International in France, before 1991.

Gold Badge Yellow Climbing Rose
COLOR:  Medium yellowBLOOM SIZE: Medium to largeFRAGRANCE:  no fragrance
PLANT SIZE:  6ftFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight

This yellow climber is seen as being very similar to the Golden Bunny Rose.

This is because it looks very similar and the Golden Bunny and the Gold Badge Roses are considered to be in the same grouping with each other.

8. Gloire de Dijon Rose

The Gloire de Dijon Rose was bred by Pierre Jacotot in France, as well as by Henri Jacotot in France in 1850.

It is currently unknown where the name came from, but it could have something to do with where the rose was bred in France.

Gloire de Dijon Rose
COLOR:  Buff yellowBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE:  Strong, Fruity
PLANT SIZE:  Tall Climber 18ftFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight

9. Teasing Georgia Rose

The Teasing Georgia Rose is yet another breed cultivated by David C. H. Austin, created in 1987.

The rose was introduced into the UK by David Austin Roses Limited, a company in the UK, in 1998.

The flower was named in honor of German journalist Georgia Tornow.

Teasing Georgia Yellow Climbing Rose
COLOR: Deep yellowBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE: Medium
PLANT SIZE:  Medium Climber 11ft FLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight, Semi-Shade

10. Golden Showers Yellow Climbing Rose

The Golden Showers rose breed was bred by Dr. Walter E. Lammerts in the United States around 1950.

The name was coined by Germain Seed and Plant Co. in 1956 and introduced into the United States.

Golden Showers Rose
COLOR: Golden-yellowBLOOM SIZE: LargeFRAGRANCE: Light, Sweet
PLANT SIZE:  Medium Climber 14ftFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight

11. Gardener’s Gold Rose

The Gardener’s Gold Rose was bred by Harkness before 2018, in the United Kingdom.

The name comes from the roses’ beautiful yellow glow and heavy gold coloring.

Gardener’s Gold Rose
COLOR: Golden yellow BLOOM SIZE:  LargeFRAGRANCE: Strong
PLANT SIZE: 9ft heightFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight

12. Masquerade Yellow Climbing Rose

The interestingly named Masquerade Rose was bred by Gregory in 1958 and is now sold through David Austin Roses as one of their breeds of roses that are sold online.

It is an all in all UK rose.

Masquerade Yellow Climbing Rose
COLOR: Yellow BLOOM SIZE: MediumFRAGRANCE: Light fragrance
PLANT SIZE: Tall Climber 18ftFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight

13. Summertime Climbing Rose

Also called the “Summertime Rose”, this rose was bred by Michele Meilland Richardier in France before 2011.

Summertime Climbing Rose
COLOR: Lemon yellowBLOOM SIZE: SmallFRAGRANCE: Sweet fragrance
PLANT SIZE: Medium Climber 12ftFLOWERING: Repeat FloweringPREFERRED LOCATION: Full Sunlight

This amazing rose can have up to 35 petals!

Its yellow color is reminiscent of summertime, just like its name.

Conclusion: Which Yellow Climbing Rose Is Your Favorite?

There are many different varieties of climbing roses, each with its own unique characteristics.

Some climbing roses are perfect for training onto trellises or walls, while others grow more freely.

Some are better to plant in different places, and some are better for different gardners.

The blooms of climbing roses also vary, with some having large flowers and others boasting smaller blossoms.

No matter what type of yellow climbing rose you choose, though, you can be sure that it will add beauty and grace to your garden.

Make your decision wisely, because you will be taking care of this plant for many years.


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