Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1977
Double Delight
Rosa 'ANDeli'
3-4 ft.
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4-5 inches
Bloom habit
Large, high-centered, double blooms typically borne singly on long, sturdy, prickly stems.
Petal count
30-45
Flowering
Repeats in flushes from spring through fall
Habit
Upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
Very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte to semi-glossy and leathery.
Fragrance Notes
Spicy-sweet, fruity, and exceptionally strong
Color Description
Creamy white to pale yellow centers with strawberry-red edges that intensify in sunlight
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Height
3-4 ft.
Spread
2-4 feet
Soil
Thrives in well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Tolerates a range of soil types including clay and sand if drainage is adequate.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate; requires regular preventative maintenance for fungal issues.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide deep and regular watering, approximately 1-2 inches per week, while avoiding overhead irrigation to minimize the risk of foliar diseases like black spot.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins and again after the first major flush of blooms to support continuous flowering.
Pruning
Prune in early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and thinning out old canes to encourage new growth. Cut back remaining canes to about 12-18 inches to maintain a bushy shape.
Pests & Diseases
Highly susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew, especially in humid climates; also prone to aphids and mites.
🧬 Pedigree
'Granada' x 'Garden Party'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection (1977), Rose Hall of Fame (1985), Gamble Fragrance Medal, Gold Medals in Baden-Baden and Rome (1976), Fragrance Award in Geneva (1976)