Photo by Ann M.
The Double Delight rose’s history is tied to California rose breeding in the 1970s, and it quickly became a legend because it achieved the rare balance of beauty and strong fragrance—a “double delight” for gardeners and rose lovers who explore Skyline’s 4th floor patio.
Introduced: 1977 in the United States
- Parentage: A cross between ‘Granada’ (a red-and-yellow hybrid tea) and ‘Garden Party’ (a creamy-white hybrid tea).
This combination produced a rose that carried Garden Party’s creamy base color but added Granada’s red overlays and fragrance.
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) Winner – 1977
Consistently ranks as one of the world’s most beloved roses, often included in “top 10” fragrance lists.
Popular in both gardens and as a cut flower because of its long stems, elegant form, and striking coloration.
One of my favorite tea roses. I used to grow them in my yard. Perhaps I’ll try in a pot on my balcony next year.