PL#997
Gold Medal Potted Tree Rose
Rosa 'Aroyqueli'
Gold Medal™ Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘Aroyqueli’ Gold Medal™ Gold Medal™ was introduced in the U.S. by Armstrong Roses in 1982 and bred by Jack Christensen. This grandiflora rose bears clusters of luminous golden-yellow blooms with soft apricot undertones, held on tall upright stems. The flowers carry a strong fruity fragrance and appear in generous flushes from spring to frost. With vigorous growth and glossy foliage, Gold Medal™ has earned a reputation as one of the best golden roses for both garden display and cutting. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora 🧬 Breeder: Jack Christensen (USA) 🏢 Introduced By: Armstrong Roses (USA, 1982) 🧾 Patent: PP 5,504 🎨 Color: Golden-yellow with apricot highlights 🌸 Petal Count: ~30–40 💠 Bloom Form: Double, classic high-centered 📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″ (10–12 cm) 🔁 Flowering: Continuous, repeat bloomer 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent for cutting 🧴 Fragrance: Strong, fruity 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous shrub ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9 📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm) ↕️ Height: ~5–6 ft (150–180 cm) ↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) 🛡️ Health & Suitability 💪 Disease Resistance: Good, reliable under proper care 🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest
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- Genus
- Rosa
- Species
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- Cultivar
- Aroyqueli
- Trade name
- Gold Medal Potted Tree Rose
- Hardiness zones
- 5–9 (USDA)
- Mature height
- 3–4 ft
- Mature width
- 3–4 ft
- Description
- Gold Medal™ Potted Rose Bush Rosa ‘Aroyqueli’ Gold Medal™ Gold Medal™ was introduced in the U.S. by Armstrong Roses in 1982 and bred by Jack Christensen. This grandiflora rose bears clusters of luminous golden-yellow blooms with soft apricot undertones, held on tall upright stems. The flowers carry a strong fruity fragrance and appear in generous flushes from spring to frost. With vigorous growth and glossy foliage, Gold Medal™ has earned a reputation as one of the best golden roses for both garden display and cutting. 💐 Plant & Flower Traits 🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora 🧬 Breeder: Jack Christensen (USA) 🏢 Introduced By: Armstrong Roses (USA, 1982) 🧾 Patent: PP 5,504 🎨 Color: Golden-yellow with apricot highlights 🌸 Petal Count: ~30–40 💠 Bloom Form: Double, classic high-centered 📏 Bloom Size: ~4–5″ (10–12 cm) 🔁 Flowering: Continuous, repeat bloomer 🏺 Vase Life: Excellent for cutting 🧴 Fragrance: Strong, fruity 🏡 Growth & Garden Habits 🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous shrub ☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun ❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9 📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm) ↕️ Height: ~5–6 ft (150–180 cm) ↔️ Width: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm) 🛡️ Health & Suitability 💪 Disease Resistance: Good, reliable under proper care 🌎 Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, Pacific Northwest
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