
Description
The Perfume Delight Hybrid Tea Rose is renowned for its captivating fragrance and striking deep pink blooms. Each large, double, high-centered flower exudes a classic damask scent, making it a favorite among rose enthusiasts. This vigorous, upright, and bushy plant is a prolific bloomer, providing continuous color and aroma from spring through autumn. Supplied as a mature 2-year-old bagged plant, it's ready to enhance your garden with its beauty and scent.
🌸 Features
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Botanical Name: Rosa 'Perfume Delight'
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Plant Age: 2-year-old established plant
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Packaging: Bagged for optimal root protection and easy planting
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Bloom Color: Deep rose pink
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Fragrance: Very Fragrant 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 – classic damask scent
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Bloom Size: Approximately 12 cm in diameter
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Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
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Height & Spread: Up to 200 cm tall and 120 cm wide
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Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
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Flowering Season: Spring to late autumn
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Ideal For: Garden beds, borders, and as a standout cut flower
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Australian Zones: Suitable for temperate to subtropical climates
🌾 Why You'll Love It
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🌹 Award-Winning: Recipient of the All-America Rose Selections award in 1974
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🌼 Highly Fragrant: Fills your garden with a rich, damask aroma
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✂️ Perfect for Cutting: Long stems and large blooms ideal for floral arrangements
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🌿 Repeat Bloomer: Enjoy continuous blooms throughout the growing season
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💪 Vigorous Growth: Robust plant with strong disease resistance
🌱 Planting & Care Guide
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Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Watering: Water deeply once a week; increase frequency during hot, dry periods
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Fertilizing: Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer
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Pruning: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth
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Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
❓ FAQs
Q: Is 'Perfume Delight' suitable for container planting?
A: Yes, its upright growth habit makes it ideal for large pots or containers.
Q: How often should I water this rose?
A: Water deeply once a week, adjusting based on weather conditions.
Q: Does it require full sun?
A: While it thrives in full sun, 'Perfume Delight' can tolerate partial shade with reduced blooming.
Q: Is this rose fragrant?
A: It has a strong, classic damask fragrance, adding a rich scent to your garden.
Q: When is the best time to plant?
A: Plant during the cooler months, from late autumn to early spring, to establish roots before the growing season.