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Royal William
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hybrid tea · Year unknown

Royal William

✦ strong 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

Usually borne singly on long, strong stems

Petal count

26-40

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

red

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Dark green, semi-glossy

Foliage surface

Leathery

Fragrance Notes

Rich, classic, intense damask rose fragrance

Color Description

Deep velvety crimson-red with darker undertones

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

3-4 feet

Spread

2-3 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering to keep soil moist but well-drained

Fertilizer

Apply balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season

Pruning

Prune back in early spring to encourage vigorous growth and flower production

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy but may be susceptible to black spot in humid climates

🧬 Pedigree

Duftzauber x Sulz am Neckar

🏆 Awards & Recognition

ADR 1986

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