Rosa Perfume Delight (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Noted for its mesmerizing color and heady fragrance, Rosa ‘Perfume Delight’ is a particularly luminous Hybrid Tea rose with very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), full (30 petals), high-centered, bright pink flowers. Borne mostly solitary on long stems, the brilliant flowers exude an intense damask fragrance and are perfect for cutting.
Noted for its mesmerizing color and heady fragrance, Rosa 'Perfume Delight' is a particularly luminous Hybrid Tea rose with very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), full (30 petals), high-centered, bright pink flowers. Borne mostly solitary on long stems, the brilliant flowers exude an intense damask fragrance and are perfect for cutting. They bloom in flushes from spring to fall. A compact, bushy, well-branched shrub clothed in glossy, dark green leaves which provide an ideal backdrop for its summer-long floral display. Perfect for sunny beds and borders or containers. Plant this rose where its delightful fragrance can be appreciated.
- 1974 All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA.
- Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) with a 2-3 ft. spread (60-90 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds and borders or containers. Great cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.
- Bred by Swim & Weeks (United States, 1973).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Hybrid Tea Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ (90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |