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Champagne Supreme

Rosa 'Champagne Supreme'

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Champagne Supreme is a hybrid tea rose known for its elegant, full blooms in soft champagne-gold tones with peachy undertones. This rose produces long-stemmed flowers ideal for cutting and floral arrangements, with a mild fragrance. It is a vigorous, disease-resistant cultivar that blooms repeatedly throughout the growing season.

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Example Champagne Supreme timeline · Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b)

  1. Plant Champagne Supreme

    Around Apr 17

    Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.

  2. Tend & protect

    Late spring–summer

    Watering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.

  3. First Champagne Supreme blooms

    Around Oct 14

    ≈ 180 days after planting

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Growing Conditions

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Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily; morning sun preferred to dry dew and reduce fungal issues
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Water: Water deeply and regularly, 1-2 inches per week; water at soil level in the morning to avoid wetting foliage; reduce watering in winter dormancy
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Spacing: 24 inches
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Days to maturity: 180-240 days to first blooms from planting; established plants bloom continuously
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Planting depth: Bare-root roses planted with bud union at or just below soil level (zone-dependent); container roses planted at soil line

Soil

Type: Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter
pH: 6.0-6.5
Amendments:
Compost Aged manure Peat moss or coconut coir Bone meal Perlite for drainage

Growing Zones

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Thrives in zones 5-9, with best performance in zones 6-8

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Growth Stages

1

Dormancy

November-March (varies by zone)

Plant appears bare or minimally leafed; canes are woody and brown with no visible growth

Prune to remove dead or diseased wood; apply dormant oil spray; reduce watering; protect from harsh winds in cold zones

2

Spring Awakening & Growth

4-6 weeks

New red or bronze shoots emerge along canes; leaves unfurl and expand; plant becomes fuller and greener

Begin regular watering and fertilizing; remove any winter-damaged growth; apply fungicide preventatively; mulch around base

3

Budding & First Bloom

3-4 weeks

Flower buds form at stem tips; buds swell and show color (champagne-gold); first blooms open with full petals

Continue regular watering and feeding with rose fertilizer; deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers; monitor for pests and disease

4

Continuous Blooming

May-October (or longer in mild climates)

Plant produces multiple waves of blooms throughout growing season; flowers appear at various stages of maturity simultaneously

Deadhead regularly; fertilize every 4-6 weeks; maintain consistent watering; prune lightly to shape and remove crossing canes; watch for heat stress in summer

5

Preparation for Dormancy

October-November

Growth slows; flowering decreases; foliage may show decline; plant begins hardening off for winter

Reduce nitrogen fertilizer; stop deadheading to allow hips to form; reduce watering gradually; do not prune; apply winter protection in colder zones

Companion Planting

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Plant with:

Lavender Catmint Salvia Alliums Delphiniums Lisianthus Foxgloves Ornamental grasses

Avoid planting near:

Junipers (alternate hosts for cedar-apple rust) Other heavily-diseased roses without spacing Dense plantings that reduce air circulation

Common Pests

  • Spray with strong water stream; use insecticidal soap; apply horticultural oil; encourage beneficial insects like ladybugs

  • Increase humidity; spray foliage regularly; use miticide if severe; improve air circulation

  • Remove infested leaves; prune affected canes; use neem oil or insecticidal soap

  • Remove affected flowers; use blue sticky traps; spray with neem oil or spinosad; improve air circulation

  • Hand-pick early morning; use pheromone traps away from plants; apply neem oil; encourage natural predators

  • Improve air circulation; avoid wetting foliage; apply sulfur dust or fungicide; remove infected leaves; mulch to prevent soil splash

  • Remove infected leaves immediately; improve air circulation; apply fungicide; water at soil level only; clean up fallen leaves

  • Remove and destroy infected plants; control rose rosette mites with miticide; remove wild roses nearby that may harbor virus

Uses

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Edible Flowers

Culinary

Rose petals can be used to garnish desserts, salads, and beverages, or candied for decoration. Ensure the rose has been grown without pesticides if intended for consumption. [source]

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Cut Flowers & Arrangements

Craft

Champagne Supreme is prized by florists for long-stemmed, vase-worthy blooms with excellent keeping quality. The elegant color makes it ideal for weddings, formal arrangements, and floral design. [source]

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Dried Flowers & Potpourri

Household

Dried rose petals and blooms retain color well and can be used in potpourri, sachets, and dried arrangements. Air-dry blooms in a dark, well-ventilated area for 2-3 weeks. [source]

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Rose Hip Tea & Wellness

Medicinal

If allowed to set hips after flowering, they can be used to make vitamin C-rich tea. Rose petals themselves are calming and have been used traditionally in herbal remedies. [source]

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Pollinator Support

Wildlife

Open blooms provide pollen and nectar for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Leaving some flowers unharvested encourages wildlife visitation to the garden. [source]

This is not medical advice. LizPlants is not a medical resource. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using plants medicinally.

Harvest Tips

Cut blooms in early morning when fully open but petals still firm; use sharp, clean pruners; cut at 45-degree angle above an outward-facing 5-leaflet leaf; place immediately in cool water with flower food; Champagne Supreme blooms repeatedly, so harvest as needed throughout the season; cut flowers typically last 7-10 days in a vase

Fun Facts

  • 🌱 Champagne Supreme was bred to have superior disease resistance compared to many older rose hybrids, making it a favorite among gardeners who prefer lower-maintenance roses.
  • 🌱 The soft champagne-gold color is achieved through careful hybridization and can shift slightly depending on temperature, light, and soil pH—cooler weather often intensifies the peachy undertones.
  • 🌱 Hybrid tea roses like Champagne Supreme were developed in the late 19th and 20th centuries by crossing tea roses with hybrid perpetuals, resulting in the modern long-stemmed roses familiar to florists today.

Gardening Terms

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Cultivar Deadhead Full Sun Hardening Off Hybrid Mulch
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