Petal Pals
other · 1953
Maigold
8 to 12 feet (2.4 to 3.6 meters)
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Large, semi-double, 3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Borne in clusters on long, arching stems.
Petal count
17 to 25 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark glossy green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very sweet, fruity fragrance.
Color Description
Vibrant bronze-yellow to copper-gold with golden stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8 to 12 feet (2.4 to 3.6 meters)
Spread
6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters)
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate; regular watering is required, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; remove dead or diseased wood and spent blooms to encourage growth. Can be trained as a climber or grown as a large, arching shrub.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease-resistant, though may be susceptible to black spot in damp conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa spinosissima altaica x 'Orfeo'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (RHS)