Father Hugo’s Rose Seeds – Golden Yellow Bloom

Father Hugo’s Rose Seeds grow into a hardy shrub that produces abundant, single golden-yellow blossoms in early spring. Known for its early blooming nature and graceful arching branches, this rose variety brings a bright and cheerful presence to any garden. It is admired for its resilience, adaptability to cold climates, and low-maintenance growth.

The fragrant flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while its lush green foliage provides ornamental value even after the blooming season. Ideal for borders, hedges, or standalone garden displays, Father Hugo’s Rose adds classic beauty and charm to landscapes.

Features:

• Type: Perennial flowering shrub

• Common Name (US): Rose

• Scientific Name: Rosa hugonis

• Flower Color: Golden yellow

• Bloom Type: Single, five-petaled blossoms

• Fragrance: Light, pleasant scent

• Growth Habit: Upright and arching

• Height: 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 meters)

• Spread: 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 meters)

• Sunlight: Full sun preferred

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture

• Watering: Regular watering; allow soil to slightly dry between watering

• Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage new growth

• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Early spring or fall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 4–8

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after frost danger passes

• Germination Time: 30–45 days (cold stratification recommended before sowing)

• Temperature for Germination: 65–70°F (18–21°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

• Mature Height: 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 meters)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (4–5): April to September

  • Mid Zones (6–7): March to October

  • Southern Zones (8): February to November

• Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial shrub

• Uses: Garden borders, hedgerows, ornamental landscaping, and wildlife gardens