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Camp David
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hybrid tea · 1984

Camp David

Rosa 'Camp David'

Mathias Tantau, Jr.✦ moderate fragrance

3-4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

hybrid tea

Bloom size

Large, 4-5 inches

Bloom habit

Typically borne singly or in small clusters on strong stems.

Petal count

25-30 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green, leathery

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Classic, spicy rose fragrance.

Color Description

Deep, velvety red.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season and after each flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the bush.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to common rose ailments like black spot and powdery mildew if not monitored.

🧬 Pedigree

Unspecified

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