In the spring, it regrows quickly and starts blooming around mid to late June. The blossoms also have a strong fragrance and are produced repeatedly all summer. It is hardy to the crown in northern Zone 4, and benefits from a light covering over the crown during the winter. It's easy to understand how this rose got its name when you see its yellow blossoms. The blossoms are fragrant and single with prominent gold stamens.
Blossoms also close at night.
Grows about 4 to 5-feet tall and blooms from early summer until frost. It has good disease tolerance and is moderately winter hardy with dieback generally to the snowline or lower in northern Zone 4. One of the first roses to bloom in early summer, this rose completely covers itself in yellow blossoms for about two weeks. Many remember seeing this rose in their Grandmother's garden. Its blossoms are medium size, very double and have a deep-yellow color.