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Candlelight
Reference photo

hybrid tea · 1983

Candlelight

Rosa 'Candlelight'

Mathias Tantau✦ 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

Solitary or in small clusters

Petal count

Double, 26-40 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

yellow

Fragrance

moderate

Foliage

Dark green

Foliage surface

Glossy

Fragrance Notes

Pleasant, fruity, or tea-like scent.

Color Description

Rich golden yellow, sometimes fading slightly at the edges.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular water is needed, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Fertilizer

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and repeat after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and trimming back canes.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot or powdery mildew in humid climates.

🧬 Pedigree

Unspecified

🏆 Awards & Recognition

ADR 2002

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