Golden Beauty Rose Rosa Golden Beauty = 'Korberbeni' (PBR) (F)
ABOUT
Rosa Golden Beauty, also known as 'Korberbeni', is a type of rose with a visually striking appearance. This plant is well-regarded for its beautiful flowers, which are the most prominent feature. These blossoms are typically a warm, golden yellow color, exuding an inviting and cheerful aura. Each flower is composed of layers of petals that unfurl gracefully from the center, creating a full and classic rose form. The petals might exhibit a soft, velvety texture on the surface, enhancing their aesthetic appeal. Besides the flowers, the foliage of Rosa Golden Beauty is also quite attractive. The leaves are usually a deep green color, providing a lush backdrop that contrasts nicely with the vivid golden hue of the roses. The leaves may have a glossy finish and are typically shaped with a serrated edge, which is common among rose plants. The overall appearance of Rosa Golden Beauty is that of an elegant and robust plant, with a striking display of flowers that can be a centerpiece in any garden setting. Dense clusters of blooms may appear throughout the growing season, contributing to a prolonged period of visual interest. The plant is likely to attract attention and admiration from onlookers, thanks to its distinctive golden flowers and healthy, green foliage.
About this plant
- Names
Synonyms
There are no alternate common names for 'Korberbeni' other than its trademarked name Golden Beauty.
Common names
Rosa 'Korberbeni'.
- Toxicity
To humans
Roses, including the variety 'Rosa Golden Beauty', are not considered toxic to humans. They do not typically contain poisons that cause serious harm if ingested. However, it's generally not advisable to eat plants that are not cultivated for consumption, as they may cause digestive discomfort or an allergic reaction in some individuals.
To pets
Roses, including the variety 'Rosa Golden Beauty', are generally considered non-toxic to pets such as dogs and cats. Ingesting roses may cause mild gastrointestinal upset due to the fibrous plant material, which can lead to symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea if eaten in large quantities. The biggest concern is often the thorns, which can cause mechanical injury.
- Characteristics
Life cycle
Perennials
Foliage type
Deciduous
Color of leaves
Green
Flower color
Yellow
Height
3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters)
Spread
2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters)
Plant type
Shrub
Hardiness zones
6-9
Native area
Cultivar
Benefits
- General Benefits
- Attractive Blossoms: The Rosa 'Golden Beauty' offers vibrant, golden-yellow flowers that are visually striking and can enhance the aesthetic appeal of gardens and landscapes.
- Pleasant Fragrance: This rose variety is known for its delightful fragrance that can add a sensory layer to garden experiences.
- Long Blooming Season: 'Golden Beauty' tends to have a long flowering period, providing color and interest for a significant portion of the year.
- Landscape Versatility: It can be used in various landscape designs, including borders, beds, and as a specimen plant, offering flexibility in garden planning.
- Pollinator Friendly: The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, which are beneficial for the ecosystem and help pollinate other plants.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, this variety of rose is relatively low maintenance compared to other high-demand garden plants.
- Disease Resistance: The 'Golden Beauty' rose has been bred for improved resistance to common rose diseases, reducing the need for chemical interventions.
- Cut Flower Use: The roses cut well and can be used in bouquets and floral arrangements, thus providing an additional benefit from growing this plant.
- Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
- Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
- Other Uses
- Edible Petals: Golden Beauty rose petals are safe to consume and can be used to add a floral flavor to desserts, jams, or beverages.
- Botanical Illustration: The unique appearance of Golden Beauty roses makes them a popular subject for botanical artists and illustrators.
- Perfume Making: The fragrant petals of the Golden Beauty rose can be used in homemade perfumes and scented oils.
- Flower Arranging: Their striking blooms and long vase life make Golden Beauty roses a favored choice for professional and amateur flower arrangements.
- Natural Dye: The petals can be used to produce a natural dye for fabrics, paper, or cosmetics.
- Bath Additive: Dried or fresh Golden Beauty rose petals can be added to baths for a luxurious, aromatic experience.
- Culinary Garnish: Petals from the Golden Beauty rose can be used as an elegant garnish on cakes, salads, and other dishes.
- Scented Candles: The scent from the roses can be infused into wax to create homemade scented candles.
- Special Occasion Confetti: Dried petals can be tossed as natural, biodegradable confetti for weddings and other celebrations.
- Photography Prop: Due to their vivid color and form, Golden Beauty roses are often used as props in photography to enhance the composition of the shot.
Interesting Facts
- Feng Shui
The Rose is used in Feng Shui to attract love and create a harmonious atmosphere. Place pink roses like Golden Beauty in the Southwest sector of your home or garden to enhance romantic relationships or in the living area for general happiness and positive relationships.
- Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Rose is not specifically associated with Zodiac sign compatibility and thus is not used in astrology practice.
- Plant Symbolism
- Love: As a rose variety, Rosa Golden Beauty symbolizes love. Roses have long been associated with deep emotion and affection, often given to express feelings that words cannot.
- Friendship: The golden hue of this rose may also denote warmth and friendship. Similar to how yellow roses are used to celebrate platonic bonds and joy.
- Beauty: Any rose, by its very nature, represents beauty. The 'Golden Beauty' variety carries this symbolism with its stunning blossoms and may signify admiration for someone's beauty, both internal and external.
- Optimism and Positivity: The bright, golden color can be symbolic of positivity, happiness, and a sunny disposition, making it an ideal gift to uplift spirits and convey good cheer.
- Wealth and Prosperity: Gold is often associated with wealth, so a golden rose might also symbolize material abundance and prosperity or a wish for wealth for the recipient.
- Achievement and Success: The golden color of the blooms can stand for achievement and success, making this rose an appropriate reward or recognition for reaching a significant milestone.
- Gratitude: Roses are sometimes given as a token of thanks. A Rosa Golden Beauty could, therefore, symbolize gratitude and appreciation.
- Joy: The bright and beautiful golden blooms are naturally associated with feelings of joy and delight.
- Water
The Floribunda rose 'Golden Beauty' should be watered deeply once a week by soaking the soil around the roots with about 1 to 1.5 gallons of water, ensuring the water penetrates the soil to a depth of about 12 to 18 inches. In hot or windy weather, watering frequency may need to increase to every 4-5 days. It is important to avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf diseases and to water early in the morning to allow any wet foliage to dry out during the day. Adjust watering based on rainfall, as overwatering can lead to root rot.
- Light
For the Floribunda rose 'Golden Beauty', the best lighting condition is full sun, which means the plant should receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Planting in a location with morning sun is particularly beneficial as it helps dry the dew on the leaves, reducing the risk of fungal diseases. Avoid shady areas as they can lead to sparse foliage and poor flowering.
- Temperature
The Floribunda rose 'Golden Beauty' flourishes in temperate climates with temperatures ranging ideally between 65°F and 75°F. While the plant can survive temperatures as low as 20°F, winter protection may be necessary in colder regions. High temperatures above 90°F can cause heat stress, so providing shade or mulch can help to keep the root zone cooler.
- Pruning
Pruning the Floribunda rose 'Golden Beauty' is vital for maintaining plant health, encouraging new growth, and improving air circulation. Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead or diseased wood, thinning out crowded branches, and shaping the plant. It's also important to deadhead spent blooms regularly throughout the growing season to encourage additional flowering.
- Cleaning
As needed
- Soil
The Golden Beauty Rose requires well-draining soil enriched with organic matter such as compost. A balanced pH range of 6.0 to 6.5 is ideal for this plant. To create the best soil mix, combine two parts loam, one part peat moss, and one part well-rotted manure or compost.
- Repotting
Golden Beauty Roses, which are typically grown outdoors, do not require repotting. In garden settings, rejuvenate the surrounding soil every few years with fresh compost and organic material to maintain soil quality and fertility.
- Humidity & Misting
Golden Beauty Roses thrive in outdoor conditions where the humidity is naturally regulated. They do not require specific humidity levels like some indoor plants, but adequate air circulation is important to prevent fungal diseases.
- Suitable locations
Indoor
Ensure bright light, proper watering, and good air movement.
Outdoor
Plant in full sun, well-drained soil, and water regularly.
Hardiness zone
5-9 USDA
- Life cycle
Rosa Golden Beauty, commonly known as the Golden Beauty Rose, starts its life as a dormant bare-root plant or potted specimen. Upon planting, it enters a growth phase where the roots establish themselves in the soil and new shoots emerge. As it matures, the plant develops lush, green foliage and buds form, which eventually bloom into the characteristic golden-yellow roses this variety is known for. After its blooming period, which can reoccur several times through the growing season with proper care, it enters a stage of senescence for the individual flowers, which then wilt and can be deadheaded to encourage further blooming. At the end of the growing season, the plant will slow its growth and prepare for dormancy, shedding leaves in regions where it experiences a cold winter. The cycle restarts in spring when warmth and light trigger new growth and the process of bud formation and flowering resumes.
- Propogation
Propogation time
Spring-Summer
The Rosa Golden Beauty, also known as 'Korberbeni', is commonly propagated by the method of cuttings. This technique involves taking a piece of the stem, typically about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) long, from a healthy, established plant during its dormant period, which is generally late fall to winter. The cutting should include several sets of leaves and be taken from the current or past year's growth. It is then treated with a rooting hormone to encourage root development and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cutting needs to be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light until roots have formed, which can take several weeks. Adequate moisture is crucial during this rooting period, but care should be taken not to overwater, as this can lead to rot. Once the cutting has established a robust root system, it can then be transplanted to a more permanent location in the garden.