Hybrid Tea Rose 'Royal William': Kordes' Fragrant Red Champion

Introduced in 1984 by Kordes (also known as KORzaun, Duftzauber, Fragrant Charm, La Magie du Parfum, Leonora Christine), 'Royal William' earns its regal name with exhibition-quality, high-centered blooms of deep, velvety crimson-red. The flowers reach 4.5 to 5.5 inches, are very double (40+ petals), and carry an exceptionally strong, sweet damask fragrance—living up to its synonym "Fragrant Charm."

The plant grows upright to 4 to 5 feet with large, dark green, leathery foliage that shows good disease resistance. Stems are long, straight, and strong—ideal for cutting and exhibition. 'Royal William' blooms in flushes from spring through fall, with the deepest color in cool weather.

This rose performs best with full sun, rich soil, regular feeding, and preventive disease management in humid areas. Its combination of classic Hybrid Tea form, deep red color, and outstanding fragrance makes it a triple threat: for the garden, the vase, and the show bench. A royal presence in any rose collection.