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King Yellow

A sunflower-yellow rose with large bright flowers; a pure yellow with no admixture, even and rich; holds its colour well even in the sun.

A clean, rich yellow that resists fading

Variety profile Gardeners' photos

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat-flowering throughout the season

Awards

Bright

Rich 'royal' yellow

Winter hardiness

−20 °C

USDA zone 6–9. Forest-Steppe, Steppe; in the north — with cover.

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Plant size

80–100 cm

Habit: Upright, neat HT-type bush
Dimensions: 80–100 cm tall
Support: Not needed — a self-supporting bush. For a bed, a rose garden, or cutting.
Shoots: Strong, straight
Branching: Moderate

Flower

10–12 cm

Bud shape: Classic goblet-shaped, rich yellow
Open flower: Double, large; diameter 10–12 cm
Centre: Dense, high-centred
Fullness: Double, about 30 petals
Flower carriage: Flowers mostly borne singly on strong stems — good for cutting

Fragrance

Light

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

Good overall; prevention in a damp summer.

Sun

Full sun

Especially valued for not fading in the sun.

Thorns

Moderate

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Moderately prickly — typical for Hybrid Teas.

Foliage

Dark green, healthy.

All characteristics in a table

Group: Hybrid Tea
Bud shape: Classic goblet-shaped, rich yellow
Open flower: Double, large; diameter 10–12 cm
Centre: Dense, high-centred
Colour: Pure sunflower yellow, without admixture, even and rich; holds its colour well even in the sun
Fullness: Double, about 30 petals
Flower carriage: Flowers mostly borne singly on strong stems — good for cutting
Flowering: Repeat-flowering throughout the season
Fragrance: Light
Habit: Upright, neat HT-type bush
Branching: Moderate
Shoots: Strong, straight
Thorns: Moderately prickly — typical for Hybrid Teas.
Dimensions: 80–100 cm tall
Support: Not needed — a self-supporting bush. For a bed, a rose garden, or cutting.
Foliage: Dark green, healthy
Resistance: Good overall; prevention in a damp summer
Note: A modern yellow variety; detailed data on the breeder and year of introduction in open sources are limited

Colour scheme

Pure sunflower yellow, without any admixture, even and rich; holds its colour well even in the sun

Rose neighbours

Toulouse Lautrecgolden yellow

Saharayellow-apricot

Graham Thomasdeep yellow

Blue for Yousmoky purple · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Lavenderlavender

Sage 'Caradonna'purple

Faassen catmintsky blue

DelphiniumblueVeronicaVeronica

Neighbouring roses

For a pure yellow — other yellow and warm varieties for a sunny corner:

Toulouse Lautrec Sahara Graham Thomas Blue for You

Companion perennials

Blue-violet tones — a classic contrast to yellow:

lavendersage 'Caradonna'Faassen catmintdelphiniumveronica

Contrasting accents

Blue flowers and purple foliage bring out the sunny yellow:

Blue delphiniumsPurple heucheraCatmint (Nepeta)Ornamental grasses

More about the variety

Note: A modern yellow variety; detailed data on the breeder and year of introduction in open sources are limited

How to grow

Where to plant. Formal flower bed, rose garden, border, container; good for cutting. The sunflower-yellow tone adds brightness and warmth to the garden.

Climate. Withstands frosts to about −20 °C, USDA 6–9. In the Forest-Steppe and Steppe it overwinters well; in the north — with cover.

Care. Spring formative pruning, removing spent flowers for repeat flowering, prevention against black spot in a damp summer.

About the name

Name. 'King Yellow' — 'king of yellow': the name emphasises the pure, rich 'royal' yellow colour, which holds well and does not fade.

Breeding. A modern yellow variety; detailed data on the breeder and year of introduction in open sources are limited. Classified as a Hybrid Tea rose.

Significance. Prized for colour stability against fading, rare among yellow roses — the flower stays bright yellow even in the sun, which makes it a reliable 'sunny' accent in the garden and good for cutting.

Frequently asked questions about King Yellow

Does King Yellow need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6–9). Overwintering depends on the conditions. Forest-Steppe, Steppe; in the north — with cover.

How many times a season does King Yellow flower?

Repeat-flowering throughout the season.

How big does King Yellow grow?

80–100 cm tall.

Which diseases affect King Yellow?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Good; basic prevention needed in a damp summer.

How much sun does King Yellow need?

Full sun; especially valued for not fading in the sun.

What does King Yellow smell like?

Light.