About Perfume Delight™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘JACmel’ Perfume Delight™

The Perfume Delight™ Potted Rose Bush is a timeless Hybrid Tea celebrated for its intoxicating fragrance and radiant pink blooms. Large, high-centered flowers release a powerful old-rose perfume that turns every breeze into a sensory experience. This classic performer brings both beauty and scent to any garden.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Breeder: Herbert C. Swim & Weeks Roses (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses (USA, 1973)
🎨 Color: Rich rose-pink with deeper centers
🌸 Petal Count: ~35–40 petals
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, classic Hybrid Tea form
📏 Bloom Size: ~5–6″
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from late spring through frost
🧴 Fragrance: Extremely strong, sweet rose perfume
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long stems and sturdy petals

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, vigorous bush
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~4–5′
↔️ Width: ~2–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — benefits from regular maintenance
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Thrives in warmth; fragrance strongest in moderate temperatures
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest