Golden Zest Shrub Rose

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A treasured Jackson & Perkins Vault Collection rose with richly petaled golden blooms and a distinctive anise fragrance.

Golden Zest Shrub Rose is a treasured part of the Jackson & Perkins Vault Collection, bringing a beloved garden favorite back to today's landscapes. Originally bred by Jackson & Perkins in 2004, this exceptional shrub rose was carefully selected from our archives because of its enduring beauty, outstanding garden performance, and lasting place in the hearts of gardeners. Rich golden blooms, an old-fashioned flower form, and a wonderfully distinctive anise fragrance make Golden Zest every bit as memorable today as when it was first introduced.

Blooming in generous waves from late spring through late fall, Golden Zest produces lush, quartered flowers with an extraordinary 120 petals. The warm golden blooms are carried singly or in small clusters on sturdy stems that are equally beautiful in the garden and in fresh arrangements. Its naturally bushy habit, healthy glossy foliage, and easy-care nature make this an excellent choice for borders, mixed beds, flowering hedges, and cottage gardens.

Why You'll Love It

  • Exclusive member of the Jackson & Perkins Vault Collection
  • Lush old-fashioned blooms with approximately 120 beautifully layered petals
  • Strong anise fragrance that adds a unique sensory experience
  • Flowers continuously from late spring through late fall
  • Easy-care shrub with a naturally full, bushy habit
  • Excellent for borders, hedges, cutting gardens, and cottage-style landscapes

Why This Rose Stands Out

Golden Zest represents the heritage and innovation that define Jackson & Perkins. Rather than introducing only new varieties, the Vault Collection celebrates exceptional roses from our archives that continue to deserve a place in today's gardens. Golden Zest earned its return because of its unforgettable combination of richly petaled blooms, distinctive fragrance, dependable repeat flowering, and outstanding garden performance. citeturn0search2turn0search0

Its beautifully quartered blooms evoke the romance of antique garden roses while offering the repeat flowering and reliability gardeners expect from modern breeding. The strong anise fragrance is uncommon among roses and creates an experience that delights long before the flowers are fully appreciated up close. Whether planted as a flowering hedge, featured in mixed perennial borders, or enjoyed as cut flowers indoors, Golden Zest brings timeless character to every garden. citeturn0search0turn0search3

Plant Highlights

  • Rose Type: Shrub Rose
  • Collection: Jackson & Perkins Vault Collection
  • Bloom Color: Rich golden yellow
  • Bloom Size: Approximately 4 inches
  • Petal Count: Approximately 120 petals
  • Flower Form: Fully double, quartered, old-fashioned
  • Fragrance Strength: Strong
  • Fragrance Notes: Distinctive sweet anise
  • Bloom Season: Late spring through late fall
  • Mature Height: Approximately 4 feet
  • Mature Width: Approximately 4 feet
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Special Strengths: Repeat blooming, beginner friendly, excellent cut flower
  • Best Garden Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, hedges, mixed beds, cutting gardens, and landscape plantings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Jackson & Perkins Vault Collection?
The Vault Collection celebrates outstanding roses from the Jackson & Perkins archives that have earned a return because of their lasting beauty, historical significance, and continued garden performance. Golden Zest is one of these treasured favorites. citeturn0search0turn0search2

What does Golden Zest smell like?
Golden Zest produces a strong fragrance with distinctive sweet anise notes, making it one of the more unique fragrance experiences in the Jackson & Perkins collection. citeturn0search0

Does Golden Zest bloom throughout the season?
Yes. Golden Zest flowers repeatedly from late spring through late fall, producing continuous waves of richly petaled blooms. citeturn0search0

Is Golden Zest a good choice for beginning rose gardeners?
Yes. Its naturally bushy habit, dependable repeat bloom, and easy-care performance make it an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. citeturn0search0

Can Golden Zest be used as a cut flower?
Absolutely. Its sturdy stems, long-lasting blooms, and distinctive fragrance make it an excellent addition to fresh floral arrangements. citeturn0search0

Care Tips

Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water deeply while plants become established and remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain a full, vigorous plant and promote abundant new growth.

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Genus Rosa
Species hybrid
Variety 'JACbeigo'
ppaf PP16,707
Zone 6 - 9
Bloom Start to End Late Spring - Mid Fall
Habit Upright
Height 4 ft
Width 4 ft
Bloom Size 4 in
Petal Count 120
Restrictions *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Hawaii

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Jackson & Perkins is one of the most recognized names in the gardening industry. In fact, for decades rose lovers have considered Jackson & Perkins synonymous with great roses. How has Jackson & Perkins earned this reputation? Simple, for over 100 years we have brought our customers the world's finest selection of roses.

Jackson & Perkins became a leader in the world of roses by producing dozens of award-winning roses. Jackson & Perkins has won more All-America Rose Selection awards than any other US company. In addition to the AARS awards, Jackson & Perkins has won numerous other awards, including the coveted Golden Rose of The Hague and the Royal National Rose Society’s President’s International trophy, among others.

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Grafted roses, sometimes referred to as budded bare root roses, have roots that belong to a different variety of rose than the shoots. While the shoots will grow into the variety of rose you've selected, the root variety has been specially grown and developed for hardiness, improved resistance to common diseases, and improved resistance to certain weather conditions. The roots on any grafted rose you receive are usually already two years old, so they'll establish in your garden more quickly when planted.

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