Key facts
- Breeder
- Samuel McGredy II
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Golden Emblem is a rose raised by Samuel McGredy II and introduced in 1916. Its recorded parents are Constance and Madame Mélanie Soupert. An early twentieth-century rose for collectors of the McGredy line.
Golden Emblem traits
- Bred by Samuel McGredy II, 1916
- Parents: Constance and Madame Mélanie Soupert
Good for
- Heritage rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Emblem this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Golden Emblem FAQ
What kind of rose is Golden Emblem?
Golden Emblem is a rose raised by Samuel McGredy II and introduced in 1916. Its recorded parents are Constance and Madame Mélanie Soupert.
How does Golden Emblem compare with other rose varieties?
Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Golden Emblem good for?
Golden Emblem is grown for heritage rose collections.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
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Source
Source: Wikidata (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.