How to prune double delight rose

Late winter to early spring before bud break; remove and dispose of all old foliage at the same time. Cut main canes back to 6-12 inches with angled cuts above outward-facing buds. Strip all remaining leaves, clear debris from the base, and remove any crossing, rubbing, or spindly stems entirely.

Annually (hard prune); deadhead every 1-2 weeks during the blooming season. Double Delight is a classic hybrid tea that needs annual hard pruning to maintain vigor and produce its distinctive cream-and-red blooms. Prune to 6-12 inches in late winter, cutting to outward-facing buds. This variety is prone to black spot, so removing all old foliage and fallen leaves during pruning is especially important.

Cut main canes back to 6-12 inches with angled cuts above outward-facing buds. Strip all remaining leaves, clear debris from the base, and remove any crossing, rubbing, or spindly stems entirely.