Gold Medal® Fortuniana Rootstock Hybrid Tea Rose

Radiant, award-winning, and exceptionally vigorous, Gold Medal® is a classic Hybrid Tea rose treasured for its large golden blooms, rich fragrance, and outstanding garden performance. When grafted onto Fortuniana Rootstock, this proven favorite becomes an exceptional choice for Southern gardeners, combining brilliant flower production with superior vigor, nematode resistance, and adaptability to sandy soils.

The spectacular blooms emerge in glowing shades of deep golden yellow with warm amber and apricot undertones, creating a luminous display that brightens the landscape throughout the growing season. Large, fully double flowers are borne on long, sturdy stems, making Gold Medal® equally impressive in the garden and in floral arrangements.

A delightful fruity fragrance with hints of honey and spice adds another layer of appeal, filling the garden with a sweet, inviting scent. Blooming repeatedly from late spring through fall, Gold Medal® produces wave after wave of brilliant flowers while maintaining a handsome, upright growth habit.

When paired with Fortuniana Rootstock, this award-winning rose develops increased vigor, enhanced flower production, and superior performance in warm Southern climates. The result is a robust, long-lived plant that thrives where many traditional rootstocks struggle.

Key Features

Feature	Details
Rose Type	Hybrid Tea Rose
Variety	Gold Medal®
Flower Color	Deep Golden Yellow with Amber & Apricot Undertones
Bloom Size	Large
Bloom Form	Fully Double, High-Centered Hybrid Tea Blooms
Petal Count	30–40+ Petals
Fragrance	Strong Fruity Fragrance with Honey & Spice Notes
Flowering Habit	Repeat Blooming Throughout the Season
Growth Habit	Vigorous, Upright, Bushy Shrub
Cut Flower Quality	Excellent Long-Stemmed Blooms
Special Feature	Enhanced Southern Performance on Fortuniana Rootstock

Growing Information

Requirement	Details
Light Needs	Full Sun (Minimum 6 Hours Daily)
USDA Hardiness Zones	8–10
Mature Height	4–6'
Mature Width	3–5'
Plant Spacing	4–5' Apart
Rootstock	Fortuniana Rootstock
Soil Preference	Sandy, Well-Draining Soils
Climate Preference	Warm, Frost-Free Climates
Winter Protection	Required in Areas Subject to Hard Freezes
Cold Tolerance	Not Recommended for Regions with Prolonged Heavy Freezes

Fortuniana Rootstock Advantages

Fortuniana Rootstock is widely recognized as the premier rootstock for Southern rose gardens and offers exceptional benefits for long-term garden success.

✔ Up to 20% Larger Blooms
✔ Up to 30% More Flowers
✔ Exceptional Vigor & Longevity
✔ Superior Performance in Sandy Soils
✔ Outstanding Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes
✔ Resistance to Crown Gall
✔ Stronger Root Development for Increased Plant Health
✔ Proven Success in Warm, Humid Southern Climates

Ideal Uses

✔ Cutting Gardens
✔ Formal Rose Gardens
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Specimen Plantings
✔ Estate Landscapes
✔ Fragrant Garden Displays
✔ Southern Landscapes

Recommended Growing Regions

Gold Medal® on Fortuniana Rootstock performs exceptionally well in:

Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas Gulf Coast
Southern California
Arizona
Other Warm USDA Zones 8–10

Particularly recommended for regions with sandy soils, high nematode pressure, and long growing seasons, where Fortuniana Rootstock consistently delivers superior vigor and flowering performance.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner
🏆 Multiple International Rose Trial Awards for Fragrance, Flower Form & Garden Performance

Why You'll Love Gold Medal® on Fortuniana Rootstock

Brilliant golden-yellow blooms with warm amber highlights
Rich fruity fragrance with honey and spice notes
Large exhibition-quality flowers on long stems
Outstanding cut flower performance
Repeat blooms throughout the growing season
Enhanced vigor and flower production on Fortuniana Rootstock
Exceptional performance in sandy Southern soils
Superior resistance to root-knot nematodes and crown gall
An award-winning classic prized for both beauty and reliability

Bring award-winning color and exceptional Southern garden performance to your landscape with Gold Medal® on Fortuniana Rootstock. Its glowing golden blooms, rich fragrance, and enhanced vigor make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking a rose that delivers both beauty and dependable performance year after year.