Petal Pals
old garden · 1893
Captain Hayward
Rosa 'Captain Hayward'
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
large
Bloom habit
solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
medium green
Foliage surface
leathery
Fragrance Notes
intense, classic damask rose scent
Color Description
deep crimson-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
well-draining, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
average
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average water needs
Fertilizer
regular feeding with rose fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew
🧬 Pedigree
Triomphe de l'Exposition x Lord Macaulay