

Description
The Camp David Hybrid Tea Rose is a striking variety known for its deep, velvety red blooms and strong, spicy fragrance. Developed by Mathias Tantau Jr. in 1984, this rose boasts nearly black buds that open into large, high-centered flowers, maintaining their rich color even under intense sun exposure. With a robust, upright growth habit and excellent resistance to adverse weather, Camp David is a standout choice for both garden beds and cut flower arrangements. Supplied as a 2-year-old bagged rose, it's ready to bring elegance and resilience to your garden.
🌸 Features
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Botanical Name: Rosa 'Camp David'
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Plant Age: 2-year-old mature plant
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Packaging: Bagged – ensures healthy roots and easy planting
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Bloom Colour: Deep, velvety red
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Fragrance: 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Strong, spicy scent
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Bloom Size: Large, high-centered double blooms
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Growth Habit: Upright and sturdy
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Height & Spread: Approximately 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide
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Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
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Flowering Season: Spring to late autumn
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Ideal For: Garden beds, borders, and cut flowers
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Australian Zones: Suitable for temperate to subtropical climates
🌾 Why You'll Love It
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🌼 Award-Winning: Recognized for its beauty and performance
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🌿 Highly Fragrant: Fills your garden with a delightful scent
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✂️ Perfect for Cutting: Long-lasting blooms ideal for floral arrangements
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🌞 Vigorous Growth: Robust plant with strong disease resistance
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🔁 Repeat Bloomer: Provides continuous colour throughout the season
🌱 Planting & Care Guide
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Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Watering: Water deeply once a week; increase frequency during hot, dry periods
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Fertilizing: Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer
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Pruning: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth
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Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
🌼 FAQs
Q: Is 'Camp David' suitable for container planting?
A: Yes, its upright growth habit makes it suitable for large pots or containers.
Q: How fragrant is this rose?
A: It has a strong, spicy fragrance, rated 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸, adding a rich scent to your garden.
Q: When is the best time to plant?
A: Plant during the cooler months, from late autumn to early spring, to establish roots before the growing season.
Q: How big does it grow?
A: It reaches approximately 1.2m in height and spreads about 1.2m wide.
Q: Does it bloom more than once a season?
A: Yes, 'Camp David' is a repeat bloomer, providing continuous colour from spring to late autumn.