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Champlain
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shrub · 1982

Champlain

Rosa 'Champlain'

Felicitas Svejda✦ slight fragrance

3 to 4 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

3–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

medium, approximately 2.5 to 3 inches

Bloom habit

borne in clusters

Petal count

25 to 30

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

slight

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

leathery, semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

very faint fragrance

Color Description

vibrant, velvety medium red

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3 to 4 feet

Spread

3 to 4 feet

Soil

well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

Hardiness Zone

Zone 3–9

Disease Resistance

highly resistant

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

average water needs; ensure consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging

Fertilizer

regular feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season

Pruning

prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and shape the plant

Pests & Diseases

generally disease-resistant to black spot and mildew

🧬 Pedigree

Rosa kordesii Wulff x ('NY' x 'Crimson Glory')

🏆 Awards & Recognition

known for its exceptional winter hardiness and constant bloom

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