'Perfume Delight' is a vigorous hybrid tea rose that lives up to its name with a classic Damask rose fragrance and vibrant deep pink flowers. This bushy, upright shrub reaches 3-6 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, featuring fully double 5-inch blooms with 25-35 large petals held on long, strong stems perfect for floral arrangements. Tolerant of hot, arid conditions and disease-resistant, it blooms in flushes from spring through fall with large, glossy, leathery leaves.
Key Features
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Classic Damask fragrance – Intoxicating rose perfume
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Vibrant deep pink blooms – Fully double 5-inch flowers with 25-35 petals
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Perfect for cutting – Long, strong stems ideal for arrangements
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Heat and drought tolerant – Thrives in hot, arid conditions
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Disease-resistant – Healthy, glossy, leathery foliage
Growing Specifications
Light: Full sun
Mature Size: 3-6' H × 2-3' W
Hardiness: Zones 5-9
Type: Hybrid Tea rose
Pruning: Prune in late winter/early spring to maintain shape and encourage blooming
Landscape Uses
Excellent in formal rose gardens, mixed borders, garden beds, or containers. Perfect for cutting gardens where the fragrant blooms can be enjoyed indoors. Pairs beautifully with perennials, ornamental grasses, and other roses.
Care & Growing Conditions
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun for best flowering. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment and dry periods. Thrives with consistent moisture and benefits from regular feeding with rose fertilizer to support continuous blooming and healthy growth.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. Contact us via email at mulchpit1@gmail.com or call 615-754-7076 to check current availability. Prices are kept accurate but subject to change.
