Yes, Double Delight produces a spicy perfume that travels several feet from the bush. The captivating scent is strong enough to fill your home when used as cut flowers. Plant in full sun for best fragrance development.

Double Delight Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'Double Delight'

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Stunning Strawberry-Red Bordered Blooms with 35+ Petals Create a Color-Changing Garden Show
Thrives in Zones 5-9
Showy Red, White Blooms From Early Summer to Late Summer
Excellent Privacy Screen or Hedge
Pollinator-Friendly Shrub

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Full sun is essential for Double Delight, requiring at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can tolerate very light afternoon shade, less sun often leads to weaker stems and a significant loss of the iconic red-pigmented edges on the cream petals.
Soil: This rose thrives in rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost or peat moss to improve drainage, as "wet feet" will quickly lead to root rot and poor vigor.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, provide one inch of water per week to help the root system settle into its new home. Once established, this rose has moderate drought tolerance, but inconsistent watering will result in smaller blooms and brittle foliage. Always water at the base of the plant rather than overhead to keep the leaves dry and prevent fungal issues like black spot.

Pruning Tips

Double Delight blooms on new wood, so you should perform your main pruning in late winter or early spring just as the buds begin to swell. Think of this like a structural reset; remove dead or crossing canes and cut the remaining healthy stems back to about 12 to 18 inches at a 45 degree angle. This encourages vigorous new growth and ensures the plant has plenty of airflow to stay healthy throughout the summer.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer or a slow release 10-10-10 formula in early spring and again after the first major flush of blooms. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, specifically after August, because this promotes tender new growth that will be easily killed by the first frost. Using a fertilizer with micronutrients like magnesium will help keep the foliage a deep, healthy green.

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Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Reblooming, Fragrant, Flowering, Attracts pollinators
Hardiness Zone	5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	3-4 ft
Width	2-3 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Climbing, Spreading, Trailing, Upright
Blooms In	Summer
Flower Color	Red, White
Foliage Color	Green
Fragrant	Yes
Pet Safety	Toxic to pets
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Rose
Botanical Name	Rosa 'Double Delight'
Species	spp.
Cultivar	Double Delight
Class	Magnoliopsida, Rosales
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Ravishing two-tone Double Delight is an award-winning Tea Rose (Rosa 'Double Delight') variety with a lot to offer! This Hybrid Tea Rose is a "double delight" of strawberries and cream coloring for your garden. The buds open into 6-inch, creamy white blossoms with a delightful, strawberry-red border gracing each of the double blooms.

Each fabulous flower has a 35+ petal count, creating a full, fluffy appearance for each of these stunning Roses. The contrasting colors, and spreading crimson hues that develop with maturity, make this an eye-catching Rose that will be a stand-out in your garden. The crimson coloring becomes more pronounced as the petals unfold, providing you with a color-changing show throughout the season.

Your Double Delight is a delight in so many ways! You'll adore not only your magnificent blooms but also the strength of the long, firm stems that can support more than one Rose at a time. The incredible Roses bloom all summer long and produce a spicy perfume that will travel several feet from the bush. The captivating scent is sure to fill your home also, as these make a wonderful cut flower for your dining room table.

It has an upright nature with a slightly spreading form. The green, matte foliage provides a vibrant appearance for this USDA zone 5 to 9 hardy Rose, and it even has good disease resistance! In fact, Double Delight is considered an overall easy Rose to grow!

Planting and Application:

Plant one as an accent in your garden, or group several for a spectacular border or foundation display. Grow Double Delight in any sun garden as a vibrant focal point and narrow-growing accent! Paths and walkways or as backdrops throughout the landscape, you can't go wrong with these incredible blooms! Grace your Rose Garden with the many charms of Double Delight! Cut blooms to enjoy indoors in arrangements and leave a few outdoors for your butterflies and bees to enjoy!

Keep Double Delight in large patio pots for a showy focal point to study in admiration! Porches and patios, even balconies can enjoy these darlings! Growing 3-4 feet in height, this is a fantastic accent shrub for creating backdrops, hedges for low privacy, and as lovely curb appeal along the front of your foundation plantings evergreens!

Two-Tone Strawberries & Cream Blooms!
Hybrid Tea Rose With 35+ Petal Count
Lovely Green Foliage & Space Saving Size
Quality Cut Flowers & Pollinator-Friendly
Hedges, Privacy, Planters & Backdrops

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Hybrid Tea Roses produce the best blooms in full sun, especially in warm climates. Morning sun is wonderful for Roses, as it quickly dries off the dark green foliage. Site selection is actually the most important aspect when choosing where to locate these long-lived shrubs! Don't forget to use Nature Hills Root Booster at the time of planting for life-long support! Roses require a consistent schedule of supplemental moisture and a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch Growing Hybrid Tea Roses in zones colder than zone 7 should be mounded with 8-12 inches of mulch in late fall for best overwintering. Read all you need about pruning Roses Here, and about winterizing your Roses, and un-wintering Roses in Spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog!

Full Sun
Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture & Appreciates Mulched Beds
Prune Very Early Spring
Disease Resistant & Hardy

If you love the large size and dramatic color of Hybrid Tea Roses, Double Delight is a terrific choice! Not only will it amaze you with its sumptuous coloring and fragrance, but its hardy nature and easy maintenance will make it a pleasure to grow. Buy yours today at NatureHills.com!

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Best Fragrance of any

I bought 3 Double Delights and they are the best looking and best smelling roses that I have ever planted. Trying to find more. Also one of the best looking and hardy roses that I have planted is the Voodoo but they are very hard to find.

Dear Montana,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Double Delight Hybrid Tea Roses! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that their fragrance and appearance have made such a special impression in your garden. Your mention of the Voodoo roses also caught our attention—they truly are stunning and resilient varieties, but yes, they can sometimes be tough to find.

We recommend keeping an eye on our website or signing up for restock notifications, as we often bring in hard-to-find plants like the Voodoo rose when they are available. Additionally, if you need any tips on care or troubleshooting for either of these rose varieties, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help you nurture a beautiful garden.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Best Fragrance of any

Hello Montana,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Double Delight Hybrid Tea Roses! We’re thrilled to hear they are not only smelling amazing but also thriving beautifully in your garden. Your enthusiasm is truly inspiring.

It’s great that you’ve had success with the Voodoo roses as well—they are indeed stunning and quite hardy, making them a favorite among many rose lovers. While they can be tricky to find, we recommend keeping an eye on our inventory fall and spring, as rare varieties like Voodoo often become available seasonally. Also, signing up for back-in-stock alerts and checking our pre-order options might help you secure more plants before they’re gone.

If you’d like, we can also suggest some similar aromatic and resilient rose varieties to complement your collection. Feel free to reach out anytime for personalized recommendations or care tips!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

best rose I've ever grown in over 50 years

I used to think Mr Lincoln was a very fragrant rose, but nothing I've seen or sniffed even comes close to a double delite. Mine has grown in my 22' geodesic growing dome for the last 11 years. Last week I cut one stem with 7 roses on it!!! never have I seen such performance from a tea rose. I have pics if you would like to see the stem. I brought it into the house and the fragrance in several rooms is fantastic..

Dear Santagary,

Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with the Double Delight Hybrid Tea Rose! It’s truly inspiring to hear from someone with over 50 years of rose-growing expertise. Knowing that this variety has outshined your beloved Mr. Lincoln, especially in your impressive 22' geodesic dome, makes us incredibly proud. A stem with seven roses is outstanding and speaks volumes about the thriving environment you’ve created for your plants!

We would absolutely love to see pictures of that star stem—it sounds spectacular and an inspiration for other rose gardeners. If you ever want tips on continuing this success or advice on other varieties that pair well in your dome, please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime.

Your passion and dedication beautifully highlight why gardening brings such joy and fulfillment for all garden enthusiasts.

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

best rose I've ever grown in over 50 years

Dear santagary,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Double Delight Hybrid Tea Rose! We’re truly delighted to hear that after more than 50 years of growing roses, this one has captivated your senses — and grown so spectacularly in your 22' geodesic dome, no less! Cutting a stem with 7 roses is indeed a remarkable show of vigor and vitality, which speaks volumes about both the plant and your expert care.

We’d absolutely love to see the photos of that stunning stem—please feel free to share them with us anytime! If you’re ever looking to amplify that incredible fragrance or encourage even more prolific blooming, regularly deadheading spent blooms and ensuring your rose receives at least 6 hours of bright, indirect light your dome provides would help keep it thriving and sweet-smelling year-round.

Thank you again for being part of our Nature Hills community and for celebrating the greatness of the Double Delight rose. It truly is a special specimen, and your garden sounds simply magical!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

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Wonderful for cut arrangement or a single rose in a vase...absolutely delicious fragrance!

Dear littleme,

Thank you so much for sharing your delightful experience with the Double Delight Hybrid Tea Rose! We’re thrilled to hear that its stunning blooms and wonderful fragrance are adding such elegance and charm to your arrangements and vase. Truly, this rose variety is known for not only its beauty but also its intoxicating scent, which makes it a favorite among rose lovers.

If you’d like to keep those gorgeous blossoms lasting longer in your home, a tip is to trim the stems under running water and change the water every couple of days — it helps the flower absorb nutrients better. Also, placing the vase away from direct sunlight and drafts can preserve that pretty fragrance and vibrant color.

Should you ever want care advice or suggestions for companion plants that enhance your garden’s appeal, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We love supporting passionate gardeners like you!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

Frequently Asked Questions

- Is it fragrant?

Yes, Double Delight produces a spicy perfume that travels several feet from the bush. The captivating scent is strong enough to fill your home when used as cut flowers. Plant in full sun for best fragrance development.

- What are the flower colors and size?

Double Delight roses produce stunning 6-inch blooms with creamy white petals edged in strawberry-red borders. The crimson coloring intensifies as flowers mature, creating a beautiful color-changing display throughout the growing season. Each double bloom contains 35+ petals for a full, ruffled appearance. Shop at Nature Hills for this award-winning variety.

- How do I care for and prune it?

Double Delight Hybrid Tea Roses need regular pruning in late winter to maintain their upright form and encourage abundant blooms. Remove dead, diseased, and weak canes, then cut remaining stems back by one-third. Provide consistent watering and monthly fertilizing during the growing season for best flowering performance.

- Is it disease resistant?

Double Delight has good disease resistance, making it an easier rose to grow than many varieties. This hardy hybrid tea thrives in USDA zones 5-9 with proper care. Plant in full sun with good air circulation for best disease prevention.

- Can it be grown in containers?

Yes, Double Delight grows well in large patio containers and makes a showy focal point. This hybrid tea rose reaches 6-inch blooms on strong stems and thrives in zones 5-9. Use a substantial pot with good drainage and place in full sun for best flowering performance.

Double Delight Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'Double Delight'