About David Austin® Graham Thomas® Potted Climbing Rose 

Rosa ‘AUSmas’ — David Austin® Graham Thomas®
🧬 Breeder: David C. H. Austin
🌹 A world-renowned English rose with rich golden-yellow blooms, exceptional vigor, and a warm tea fragrance.

Graham Thomas® is one of the most celebrated English roses ever introduced, beloved for its clear, saturated golden-yellow blooms that seem to glow in the garden. The flowers are beautifully cupped, opening into classic rosettes with a slightly informal, natural charm. Unlike many yellow roses, this variety holds its color remarkably well, maintaining its rich tone even in bright sun. Its fragrance is a fresh tea scent with soft hints of violet, adding another layer of beauty to an already radiant rose.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Climber
🎨 Color: Rich, pure golden yellow
🌸 Bloom Form: Medium to large, cupped rosettes
🌼 Petal Count: Approximately 70–75 petals
🌼 Fragrance: Moderate, fresh tea fragrance with hints of violet
🔁 Flowering Habit: Repeat flowering from late spring through fall
🌿 Foliage: Glossy, mid-green foliage with excellent vigor

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Strong, upright shrub that can be trained as a climber
↕️ Height: Approximately 4–5 ft (up to 8–10 ft as a climber in warm climates)
↔️ Width: Approximately 4 ft
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun for best flowering and color
🛡️ Garden Use: Borders, hedging, climbing on trellises or walls, and statement plantings

💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Graham Thomas® is pure sunshine in rose form. There’s something incredibly uplifting about its color—it instantly brightens the garden and pairs beautifully with everything from soft pastels to deep, moody tones. We love its versatility: grow it as a full shrub for structure or train it upward to create a glowing vertical moment. It’s also one of the most reliable and vigorous English roses, making it a favorite for both new gardeners and seasoned collectors.

🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

Planting Site: Full sun with rich, well-drained soil
Spacing: Allow room for its vigorous growth habit
Watering: Regular watering during establishment and bloom cycles
Pruning: Prune in early spring; can be trained as a climber for added height
Maintenance: Moderate to low — strong performance and repeat blooming with proper care