About Double Delight™ Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa 'ANDeli' Double Delight™ 

As one of the top selling roses of all time, Double Delight™ is famous for its creamy-white blooms edged with vibrant red that deepen in the sun. Exceptionally fragrant with a spicy-sweet scent and strong garden presence, this rose repeats in flushes from spring through fall. With accolades and wide appeal, it’s a top choice for both garden beauty and cut-flower displays.

Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Breeder: Swim & Ellis, USA 
Color: Creamy white to pale yellow with strawberry-red edges, intensifying in sunlight
Vase Life: 4–6 days
Fragrance: Strong, spicy-sweet
Bloom Form: High-centered, fully double blooms (~25–30 petals), 4–5″ across

Petal Count: 25-30

Growth Type: Upright, bushy
Flowering: Repeats in flushes spring through autumn
Light Requirements: Full sun
Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union)

Spacing: 2–3′
Height: 3–5′
Width: 2–4′

Disease Resistance: Good - best performance in dry climates. Regular maintenance required in humid environments.

Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Intermountain West

Awards: All-America Rose Selection (1977) Rose Hall of Fame (1985)