Hybrid tea rose (Rosa 'Andeli' DOUBLE DELIGHT)
Rosa 'Andeli' DOUBLE DELIGHT is a showy, fragrant Hybrid tea rose offering creamy white blooms edged in red. Grow in full sun.
Complete Plant Information
Overview
The Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT is a highly regarded Hybrid tea rose, celebrated for its vigorous growth habit and spectacular, highly fragrant blooms. This cultivar produces large, fully double flowers that distinguish themselves with creamy white centers sharply outlined by ruby red edges. Providing excellent visual interest from late spring until the first hard frost, this rose excels as a specimen plant or feature in formal plantings.
As a classic Hybrid tea rose, Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT thrives best when provided with ample sunlight and diligent care. It matures into a bushy shrub reaching 4 to 5 feet tall, making it versatile for background planting or hedging applications. Gardeners value the long, elegant stems, making the Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT an outstanding choice for cutting gardens where fragrance and size are paramount.
Successful cultivation hinges on providing consistent moisture and appropriate pruning to encourage continuous flowering, characteristics typical for high-performance hybrid teas. By managing its moderate maintenance needs—especially concerning air circulation and disease prevention—gardeners can rewardingly enjoy the intense fragrance and dramatic bicoloration of the DOUBLE DELIGHT rose year after year.
Fast Facts
- Plant Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5-9
- Size at Maturity:
- Height: 4-5 ft
- Spread: 3-5 ft
- Bloom Time: May to frost
- Bloom Description: Creamy white with red edging
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Water Needs: Medium
- Maintenance Level: Medium
How to Grow
Plant Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT in the spring after the danger of hard frost has passed, or in early fall if your winters are mild. These roses perform optimally in medium moisture, slightly acidic, well-drained garden loams. Ensure the location receives full sun for the best flowering performance and maximum disease resistance, though it tolerates some light shade.
Water deeply and consistently, focusing on morning watering to allow foliage time to dry before evening. Avoid overhead watering to minimize the humidity that fosters foliar diseases. Incorporate a layer of summer mulch to help retain soil moisture, keep the critical root zone cool, and suppress competing weeds.
Regular maintenance is key for this Hybrid tea rose. Deadhead spent blooms consistently to promote successive flushes of flowering throughout the season. In colder regions, such as Zone 5 climates, provide winter protection for the crowns. In preparation for dormancy or early spring, prune Hybrid tea roses severely, typically cutting back to 12-18 inches from the ground in late winter.
Good air circulation is vital for healthy growth; site your Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT where breezes can move freely around the plant. Furthermore, practice diligent garden hygiene by promptly removing and destroying any diseased or fallen leaves, both during the growing season and during the final dormant season cleanup, to mitigate overwintering fungal spores.
Landscape Uses
The classic structure and height of the Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT make it a standout choice for defining edges or providing vertical accents. They are perfectly suited for planting in formal borders or dedicated rose gardens where their individual splendor can be appreciated. As the recommended use suggests, planting several specimens closely together can create an effective, fragrant hedge screen.
Because of their large, high-centered blooms and exceptional fragrance, these Hybrid tea roses excel as dedicated cut flowers. Group them alongside medium-height perennials with contrasting foliage or bloom colors, such as purples or silvers, to make the bicoloration of the DOUBLE DELIGHT pop. They also perform well when planted against foundation plantings, provided adequate sunlight and drainage are ensured.
For cottage garden designs, intersperse the Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT with complementary taller shrubs or blend them into mixed borders, ensuring they receive enough space for necessary air circulation. When used as an accent, position them where their fragrance can be enjoyed near patios or walkways.
Standout Features
Flower Qualities
- Showy
- Fragrant
Noteworthy Characteristics
Rosa is a genus noted for its often fragrant flowers borne on prickly stems. The Hybrid tea rose class, which includes Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT, features high-centered blooms borne singly on long stems. DOUBLE DELIGHT is recognized for its vigorous nature, producing fully double flowers up to 6 inches wide, showcasing lovely creamy white petals tipped with ruby red, attributes that earned it an AARS award in 1977.
Tolerances
Potential Problems
Roses, including this Hybrid tea rose, are targets for several common diseases like black spot, rust, and powdery mildew. Insect pests such as aphids, scale, and spider mites can also cause significant damage. The primary method of control should always be outstanding cultural practice—ensuring full sun, exceptional drainage, and good air movement.
In humid climates, regular preventative fungicide applications throughout the growing season are often necessary to manage fungal diseases effectively. Regularly inspect your Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT for early signs of trouble. If pests appear, consult local horticultural advisories for specific, localized recommendations on targeted insect control measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hardiness zones is Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT suitable for?
This Hybrid tea rose is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9.
How large does Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT grow?
At maturity, this deciduous shrub typically reaches a height between 4 and 5 feet tall and spreads 3 to 5 feet wide.
What sun exposure does the Hybrid tea rose need?
For optimal flower production and best disease resistance, Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT requires full sun exposure.
When does Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT bloom?
This variety begins blooming in May and continues to produce repeat flushes of flowers until the first frost, featuring creamy white blooms edged in red.
Conclusion
The Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT remains a premier choice for gardeners seeking a striking, intensely fragrant specimen rose with classic Hybrid tea form. Its dramatic creamy white and red-edged flowers provide high impact, particularly when grown for cut flower use. Always ensure this plant receives full sun and diligent care to manage its moderate maintenance needs, and confirm your planting zone aligns with USDA Zones 5-9 before installing this magnificent variety.
Companion Planting
When selecting companions for the Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT, focus on plants that share similar needs for full sun and well-drained soil, while offering textural or color contrast. Low-growing herbs like Lavender or Catmint (Nepeta) are excellent ground covers beneath the shrub, as their silvery foliage complements the rose blooms, and they generally tolerate drier conditions once established. Avoid planting neighbors too closely, as crowding inhibits the air circulation crucial for preventing disease on Hybrid teas.
Consider pairing the Hybrid tea rose with border materials that offer seasonal interest when the rose is not in full bloom. Peonies or Daylilies make good early-season companions, offering substantial visual weight near the base, while plants like Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) can offer height variation behind the 4-5 foot tall rose, enhancing the depth of your border design.
Seasonal Care Calendar
Spring preparation is crucial for your Rosa ‘Andeli’ DOUBLE DELIGHT. Wait until late winter or very early spring (when danger of severe cold passes in your region) to perform hard pruning, cutting back canes severely to encourage strong new, long cutting stems typical of Hybrid teas. As the weather warms, begin a preventative fungicide spray schedule, especially if you have struggled with black spot in previous years.
During the heat of summer, ensure your deep weekly watering schedule is maintained, focusing water application at the base of the plant rather than the foliage. Deadhead spent blooms regularly—cutting back to the first outward-facing five-leaflet set—to stimulate rebloom and maintain a tidy appearance. Apply a fresh layer of mulch to conserve moisture during dry spells.
As autumn approaches, cease fertilization to encourage the plant to harden off naturally for winter. In colder zones (5 & 6), prepare winter protection by mounding soil or compost around the base of the plant to insulate the crown before the first hard freeze threatens. Throughout all seasons, remove and destroy all fallen or diseased leaves immediately to minimize inoculum for the following year.
