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Candelabra
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grandiflora · 1999

Candelabra

Rosa

Dr. Keith W. Zary✦ mild fragrance

4-6 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

grandiflora

Bloom size

Large, 4-5 inches

Bloom habit

Usually borne in small clusters.

Petal count

25-35

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

mild

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Slight, sweet scent.

Color Description

Bright orange-coral to luminous orange-red.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4-6 feet

Spread

3-4 feet

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally loamy and slightly acidic.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water required, especially during dry spells.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.

Pruning

Requires moderate pruning; remove dead or damaged wood in spring.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.

🧬 Pedigree

Roundelay x Circus

🏆 Awards & Recognition

All-America Rose Selection (AARS) 1961

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