Camp David Rose – A Hybrid Tea Rose

The Camp David Rose is a striking and elegant red flowering Hybrid Tea rose that is regarded as one of the best red flowering roses available.

Known for its large, high-centered blooms, this rose variety boasts a rich, red color . The flowers, which can measure up to 6 inches across, are characterised by their velvety petals and good fragrance, especially on warm evenings

This is a hybrid tea rose, renowned for its long-lasting blooms and sturdy growth habit. The plant itself typically reaches a height of 1m (3ft) with a similar spread.

Its dark green, glossy foliage provides a great foil for flowers, making it a focal point in any landscape. The hybrid tea rose is also valued for its strong, upright stems, which make it an excellent choice for cutting and floral arrangements.

How to Grow Camp David Rose – General Care

To ensure the most of your new Camp David Rose follow these general care guidelines:

• Sunlight:
  Plant your rose in a location that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Roses flourish in full sun, which helps in vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
• Soil:
  A free draining soil is essential to prevent root problems. Enrich the soil with organic matter, such as compost or aged cow manure, to improve its structure and nutrient content.
  The pH level should ideally be slightly acidic to neutral, around 6.0 to 6.8.
• Watering:
  Water the rose deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods. Avoid overhead watering to minimize the risk of fungal diseases; instead, water at the base of the plant.
• Fertilization:
  Feed your rose with a balanced rose fertilizer,or a general purpose organic slow release fertiliser..
• Pest and Disease Control:
  Aphids and spider mites, are the main pests.. Use appropriate treatments as needed, including insecticidal soap or neem oil. Black spot or powdery mildew are treated in the normal manner.
• Pruning:
  See Detailed Notes on Pruning Roses

Garden and Landscaping Uses

The Camp David Rose is incredibly versatile in garden design and landscape use. Its standout appearance makes it an ideal candidate for several applications:

• Flower Beds and Borders:
  With good flowers and compact size, it’s perfect for creating colourful flower beds or borders. It can serve as a focal point or complement other perennials and annuals.
• Cut Flowers:
  The long, sturdy stems and beautiful blooms make it a good rose for cut flowers in the home garden.
• Landscaping:
  Use this rose in the garden border, it can be incorporated into more formal garden settings, such as rose gardens or along pathways.
  It has a neat growth habit and is long flowering so it provides interst in all garden spaces.
• Container Gardening:
  For patios, courtyards or other hard landscaped areas Camp David Rose can be grown in pots or containers.

Where To Buy

TRELOAR ROSES 
One of Australia's leading Rose suppliers. Large range of Bare root rose plants available for delivery Australia wide from June to August. For Rose care information and to order online visit our website.
www.treloarroses.com.au

MAGIC GARDEN ROSES  - ph 0481 542 142
Bare rooted and potted. Old World, David Austin, Bush & Standard Roses. Over 400 varieties available by Mail Order. 
www.magicgardenroses.com.au

GREEN E PLANTS ROSE NURSERY- phone : ( 02 ) 9653 1745
400 Galston Road, Galston NSW 2159 
Huge range of potted roses available all year - weeping, standards, climbing, groundcover, bush, David Austin, Smooth Touch, Old World, New Releases. Rose Garden Design Service.
www.greeneroses.com.au

GARDEN EXPRESS - phone :1300 606 242
470 Monbulk-Silvan Road Monbulk VIC 3793
"Guaranteed mail order flowering bulbs, perennials, roses, trees, landscaping plants, garden accessories and community fundraising Austra lia-wide."
www.gardenexpress.com.au

TESSELAAR BULBS - Phone: 1300 428 527
357 Monbulk Road SILVAN VIC 3795
Guaranteed "garden worthy" bulbs, plants and perennials. Visit the website to browse our large range of daffodils or request the latest free catalogue.
www.tesselaar.net.au

Camp David Rose Summary Details

• Botanical Name: Rosa ‘Camp David’
• Common Names: Camp David Rose
• Origin: Hybrid; developed in the United States
• Family: Rosaceae
• Genus: Rosa
• Cultivar Name: Camp David
• Plant Type: Hybrid Tea Rose
• Exposure/ Light: Full sun (6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily)
• Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy soil
• Soil Moisture: Moderate; consistently moist but not waterlogged
• pH Level: 6.0 to 6.8 (slightly acidic to neutral)
• Climate Zone: Cool Temperate to Warm Temperate Zones – USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9
• Drainage: Excellent drainage required
• Water Requirements: Deep watering during dry periods.
• Height: 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters)
• Width: 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 meters)
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• Flowers: Mid to deep red.
• Flowering Time: Repeat flowering from spring through summer
• Fragrance : Medium to strong fragrance.
• Foliage: Deep glossy green
• Lifespan: Perennial, long lived like most roses.
• Landscaping Uses: Flower beds, borders, cut flowers, formal gardens
• Garden Styles: Traditional, formal, cottage, rose gardens
• Special Uses: Floral arrangements, public and private garden accents
• Plant Environment: Requires well-drained soil and full sun; ideal in garden beds or containers
• Flowering Time: Mid Spring to Autumn depending on climate
• Other Seasonal Interest: Glossy dark green foliage
• Special Uses: Ideal for floral arrangements and garden focal points
• Frost Tolerance: Moderate; needs protection in colder climates
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate to good once established.
• Attracts Wildlife: Pollinators such as bees and butterflies