The Conard-Pyle Co./Star® Roses
Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
ROSA 'Champlain'
Plant Common Name
Kordesii Rose, Shrub Rose
General Description
This hardy shrub rose offers clusters of semi-double flowers that are bright rose red. 'Champlain' was bred by Svejda and introduced in 1982. It has a bushy habit and stems lined with sharp woody thorns. Its compound leaves are semi-glossy, leathery and light green. From late spring to frost, it offers clusters of semi-double, fragrant blooms with showy yellow stamens in the center and as many as 35 petals. Most roses bloom with greater vigor if the spent flowers are removed.
Roses prefer full to partial sun, moderate temperatures and perfectly drained, slightly acid soil with average to good fertility. They grow best in places with slightly dry climates, because such climates disfavor the fungal diseases that plague them. For this reason, it is important to maintain good airflow within and between planted roses through good planting and pruning practices which will dissuade fungal attacks. They are also susceptible to a suite of viral and bacterial diseases as well as insect pests, so it is wise to select a robust and resistant cultivar when choosing a rose.
Shrub roses offer landscape function as well as beauty. They are perfect for sunny foundations, mixed borders and hedges.
Characteristics
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
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Width
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Red, Rose
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
