Double Delight Rose
Best fragrant flowering shrub for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, vibrant cut blooms.
The Double Delight Rose from Armstrong Grown is a captivating hybrid shrub, renowned for its continuous display of fragrant, eye-catching blooms. Its petals transition from buttery yellow to a striking ruby-red edge, making them perfect for cutting. This rose boasts dark green, disease-resistant foliage and an upright, spreading growth habit. It thrives in full sun and average, moist soil, offering reliable color and fragrance from late spring through early fall. An excellent choice for adding vibrant beauty and attracting pollinators to any garden setting.
$34.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
/ 2688
#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-11%
Below average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a highly fragrant, sensory outdoor experience
- Landscapers wanting high-impact, color-changing visual focal points
- Floral enthusiasts who enjoy creating fresh, long-lasting indoor bouquets
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding frequent chemical treatments or spraying
- Busy homeowners lacking time for consistent pruning and feeding
- Gardeners in cool, overcast climates wanting reliable color intensity
Performance breakdown
Bloom Visual Impact
Stunning color transition creates a high-contrast focal point in any garden.
Disease Resistance
Robust foliage maintains health without constant chemical intervention.
Fragrance Intensity
Powerful, classic rose scent that carries beautifully across outdoor spaces.
Pollinator Attraction
Reliably draws bees and butterflies to support local ecosystem health.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it perfectly suited for patio pots.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent flowering cycles provide color from late spring through autumn.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Spread
24 inches
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Spring to Fall
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Watering Needs
Moderate
Soil Type Preference
Well-Drained
Fragrant Flowers
Yes
Features
- Striking yellow flowers with ruby-red edges
- Continuous blooming throughout the season
- Disease-resistant, dark green foliage
- Fragrant blooms, ideal for cutting
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Upright, spreading growth habit
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Container-friendly for versatile placement
What customers say
The Double Delight Rose captivates with its stunning bicolor beauty and sweet, powerful fragrance. Gardeners consistently praise its striking visual appeal, noting it as a true showstopper. While it requires typical hybrid tea care, the plant rewards attentive owners with robust quality and vigor. Once established, it reliably produces spectacular blooms throughout the season, making the effort exceptionally worthwhile for its consistent beauty and delightful scent.
Know before you buy
This rose requires full sun exposure to thrive and maintain its continuous bloom cycle. Aim for at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily for the best results.
Yes, the Double Delight Rose is container-friendly. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate its mature height of four feet.
The plant features dark green, disease-resistant foliage that helps it stay healthy throughout the season. While it is bred for resilience, maintaining proper airflow and avoiding overhead watering can further protect the leaves from common rose issues.
You can expect a continuous display of blooms from late spring through early fall. Its fast growth rate and reliable reblooming habit make it a consistent source of color for your garden.
While it is not deer-resistant, it is excellent for attracting beneficial pollinators. Bees and butterflies are frequently drawn to its fragrant, colorful blooms.
It thrives in average, well-drained soil. It is important to ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged to support healthy growth.
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