Botanical profile

Hybrid tea rose 'Double Delight'

Latin name
Rosa 'Double Delight'
Common name
Hybrid tea rose 'Double Delight'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The ‘Double Delight’ rose, an iconic and globally awarded hybrid tea rose, is celebrated for its spectacular contrast and exceptional fragrance. Its large, double pure white cream flowers progressively edge with intense cherry red under the sun, creating an evolving bicolour effect unique to each bloom. The brighter the exposure, the more pronounced the red colour becomes. The thick, velvety petals form a perfectly turbinated flower carried on long, sturdy stems, ideal for cutting. Its powerful, spicy, and sweet fragrance is considered one of the most remarkable among hybrid teas. Its bushy, upright, and vigorous habit elegantly structures sunny flowerbeds. Free-flowering and remontant, it offers several waves of blooms throughout the summer. Its dark green foliage highlights the contrasting flowers in rich, well-drained soil. The ‘Double Delight’ rose brings fragrance, spectacle, and character to the garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 6
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly during establishment and flowering. Keep the soil slightly moist, especially during hot weather.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-23°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Cream with a cherry red border
Fruiting
Rare rose hip formation if not pruned
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
100 cm (3.5 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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