Hybrid Tea Rose | Creamy White Blooms Edged with Cherry Red and Rich Fragrance
‘Double Delight’ is one of the world’s most celebrated Hybrid Tea roses, prized for its dramatic colour contrast and exceptional fragrance. Elegant buds open into large, perfectly formed blooms featuring creamy white petals beautifully edged and flushed with rich cherry-red tones. The intensity of the red colouring often deepens with sunlight exposure, creating an ever-changing display of colour throughout the season. Combined with its powerful spicy-sweet fragrance and excellent repeat flowering, ‘Double Delight’ remains a favourite among rose enthusiasts and gardeners alike.
Plant Care
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter
Water: Deep, regular watering; maintain even soil moisture during active growth and flowering while avoiding waterlogged conditions
Fertiliser: Feed in early spring, after the first flush of flowers and again during the growing season to encourage vigorous growth and continuous flowering
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage strong flowering stems, improve airflow and maintain a healthy, open growth habit
Maintenance: Apply mulch annually to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Remove spent blooms regularly to promote repeat flowering throughout the season
Specifications
Botanical name:Rosa ‘Double Delight’ Series: Hybrid Tea Rose Growth habit: Upright, bushy shrub rose Mature size: Approximately ±1.2–1.5 m H × ±0.8–1.2 m W Bloom time: Spring through late season, repeat flowering Flower colour: Creamy white with deep cherry-red edges and highlights Fragrance: Strong, rich spicy-sweet fragrance Uses: Cut flowers, rose gardens, mixed borders, feature plantings and formal gardens Spacing: Approximately 0.8–1 m apart
Quick Facts
• One of the most fragrant Hybrid Tea roses available • Large, elegant blooms with striking cream and cherry-red colouring • Colour intensifies with sunlight exposure • Excellent cut flower variety with long stems • Repeat flowering throughout the season • A classic award-winning rose admired worldwide for its beauty and perfume
