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RoseDee-Lish most recent 15 SEP 22 SHOW ALL

Initial post 4 APR 19 by Planetrj (zone 11b/H2 pH 5.8)

This one has everything going for it. If you’re one for a good sturdy hybrid tea, with a powerhouse of fragrance that will TKO you when you walk in the door, this is your ticket. Heaven. From 1-10, I would rate the fragrance a 14. Though it’s so intense, you’ll either love or hate it. The fragrance is like a big vat of fresh sliced Pink Grapefruits, like 100 of them. It is Dee-Lish like you want to eat it, but the number of names given to this sweetheart of a rose is nothing short of ridiculous! That’s the one thing ONLY I can say bad about this rose. Its a HT lover’s dream. Fights off BS and mildew like an angry truckdriver. Robust and vigorous upright grower, it’s fragrance defies the need to put it in the back. This one BEGS to be front and center. Even by the front door so you and your guests can enjoy and appreciate it’s unforgettable fragrance. The bees never stop trying to pollinate it. I’ve seen them even landing on the shattered petals on the ground.

I acquired it some time ago as Sweet Parfum de Provence. Imagine how gobsmacked I was to discover that it was Dee-Lish, interchangeably. Shame on whomever didn’t stick with one or two names at best. This isn’t a rose that deserves such ambiguity.

Reply #1 of 8 posted 16 JUN 19 by kgs

We just had a sudden heat wave with temps up to 100 degrees -- unusual for June in this area (Sonoma County, CA) and really hard on a lot of plants, roses and otherwise, particularly after our long, wet winter and delayed spring. Roses with delicate petals such as Gentle Hermione had completely frizzled blooms, and most of the plants had smaller buds afterwards, as if they were recovering from shock. Dee-lish was a notable exception: it didn't have a problem during or after the heat wave. Agree on its strong fragrance (which I like) and disease resistance. Due to the strange weather this spring some roses that normally shake off disease are experiencing mildew or BS, but not Dee-lish. Its blooms also last and last on the bush and as a cut flower.

Reply #2 of 8 posted 16 JUN 19 by HMF supporting member

HubertG

Reply #3 of 8 posted 6 JUL 19 by Planetrj (zone 11b/H2 pH 5.8)

HubertG you're very welcome. It certainly is a fantastic performer. Make sure you give it plenty of room, as it's very upright and seems to have settled at a fantastic 5-6 feet tall, where all the flowers are in perfect nose and eye range for being next to a walkway or where a medium shrub is needed.
It likes to throw random single flowers between flushes, which is really a nice attribute so there's not really any time it's completely barren. I believe it would appreciate a place where it gets lots of water on the roots. It does very well in heat, but can't tolerate drying out, and in fact does just fine in a little wet soil.
But when you sniff it the first time, you realize you won't want to be without it. Ever.

Reply #4 of 8 posted 9 JAN 21 by HMF supporting member

HubertG

Eighteen months after my previous comment I finally got around to buying this rose. I missed out last season and saw it by chance in a local nursery where it's sold as 'Forget Me Not'. Its first flower is deliciously scented. Yes, I can definitely smell the pink grapefruit component but there are other more subtle layers in addition to this. I'll be interested to see how it develops over time. The colour reminds me of 'Lorraine Lee'. Planning on growing it in a good size pot for now as the label recommends this and there is a great photo here of a potted specimen. Already very glad I got this, thanks to your reviews.

Reply #5 of 8 posted 20 APR 21 by HMF supporting member

RoseForest

I bought it recently and the one problem I am starting to see with it is the bloom. Although large and beautiful, petals feel rather delicate and the bloom seems to shatter/come apart relatively quickly.	REPLY

Reply #6 of 8 posted 20 APR 21 by Planetrj (zone 11b/H2 pH 5.8)

I’m glad to hear you have the ability to enjoying Dee-Lish! Patience with allowing it to develop, as it has Austin parentage, and those are always rewarding when given proper care. It’s truly worth the patience to allow its root system to develop. Some of my DA’s take 3 years before they’re in their full glory.
I can suggest to possibly make sure you’re getting some wood ash and fish emulsion to the soil on occasion. I’ve found that with certain roses, the petals will not be as robust and as able to stand up to sun, rain, temperature fluctuations, dry roots as well as when it’s got a nice robust root system and the nutrients it needs to develop good petals. I also use Bone Meal and Blood Meal depending on the plant situation.
I can tell you I get over 100” of rain each year and this rose holds up to it. However, it is an old fashioned form, so the petals are not thick like many HT’s like Mr L. or Angel Face. It’s definitely not a fast blow in my garden. It will hold its blooms for at least 3 days in extra hot weather, yet with fragrance.. and up to 5 days in ideal weather. I have some that blow overnight. This certainly isn’t one of those. Though I grow all my roses in the ground, so I’m not sure how this one does in pot culture, since it has quite an extensive root system for me. Seems too much for a pot, IMHO.
I truly hope this helps you problem solve on what might cause this rose to underperform, where it should do much better.

Reply #8 of 8 posted 15 SEP 22 by HMF supporting member

RoseForest

Thank you for all the tips, Planetrj! My Dee-lish is growing slowly but surely. Not a prolific bloomer yet but I do love the bloom.	REPLY

Reply #7 of 8 posted 9 MAY 21 by kgs

Roseforest, I have the same issue with my Dee-Lish. The blooms go very fast, particularly in warm weather, and it's not pretty, either. I'm not surprised to see it has DA lineage. I have tried to grow several DAs but the only one who hasn't had to be rehomed is Carding Mill. Sonoma County CA, 9b, is not England.

My plant is now several years old and I'm going to rehome it this fall. It's lovely in early spring, but I only have room for ca. 30 roses and this one just doesn't cut it.

RoseLine Renaud ® most recent 17 APR 21 SHOW ALL

Initial post 14 JAN 21 by HMF supporting member

Ericchn

Reply #1 of 3 posted 14 JAN 21 by HMF supporting member

Jay-Jay

Reply #2 of 3 posted 16 APR 21 by HMF supporting member

RoseForest

It is gorgeous - and for me, personally, not strong enough! :)	REPLY

Reply #3 of 3 posted 17 APR 21 by HMF supporting member

Jay-Jay

Yes it's gorgeous and my remark was not about how strong it is, but about the scent and its components. The scent varies during the season and even during the day. Personally: I sometimes like the rose-scent, but sometimes I even detest it and experience it somehow as slightly repulsive.	REPLY

RoseDee-Lish most recent 16 APR 21 HIDE POSTS

Initial post 16 APR 21 by HMF supporting member

RoseForest

I just bought this rose with a few buds and a large bloom - and the main problem I see with it is that it's making all of my other roses look insignificant. It is absolutely breathtaking! If it lives up to its disease resistance reputation and it turns out floriferous enough - I am sold on the House of Meilland. An absolute masterpiece, especially for those who love vibrant, statement-making, almost tropical colors. And for 17$ at Walmart. What a Dream!

RoseEasy Does It ® most recent 15 APR 21 SHOW ALL

Initial post 19 JUN 18 by HMF supporting member

viscount89

This is one AMAZING rose! Beautiful color, form, fragrance, vigor, disease resistance. No spraying needed and it is ALWAYS in bloom from April-December here in North Georgia. I rarely have multiples of my different varieties but have have several bushes and 1 standard. A MUST for the rose garden.	REPLY

Reply #1 of 1 posted 15 APR 21 by HMF supporting member

RoseForest

I am in Noth Atlanta and I have it too. Can't wait to see what it does in its second season. It has been a great rose so far, considering it started out as an own root band with a broken limb.	REPLY