Dee-Lish® Rose Bush

Dee-Lish® Hybrid Tea Rose: Fragrance lovers, this one’s for you.

Rosa ‘Meiclusif’ – Hybrid Tea Rose
Multiple International Award Winner

What you’ll get: Bare Root (Own Root)

Dee-Lish® is a tall, classy Hybrid Tea rose that has earned international acclaim for its deep fuchsia-pink blooms, citrusy perfume, and strong disease resistance. With large, 4-inch, cupped flowers that resist fading in the sun, this variety is as reliable as it is beautiful.

Each bloom releases a potent blend of citrus and verbena fragrance that easily carries through the garden and indoors when cut. And yes—this rose was practically made for vases: long stems, large blossoms, and excellent vase life make it a go-to cutting rose.

Introduced in 2008 by Meilland® (France), Dee-Lish® has collected a long list of prestigious awards, including the ADR in Germany, AGRS in the U.S., the Biltmore International Rose Trials, and more. Standing 6–6.5 feet tall on an upright shrub, it makes a commanding presence in the garden while still thriving with minimal fuss.

TL;DR?
Dee-Lish® is the award-winning, citrus-scented Hybrid Tea that does it all: repeat blooms, tall elegance, strong disease resistance, and incredible cut flowers. If you want a rose that’s as fragrant as it is gorgeous, this one is unforgettable.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Strong citrus + verbena fragrance that carries

• Deep fuchsia-pink blooms in an old-fashioned, cupped form

• Award-winning performance in international rose trials

• Non-fading color even in hot sun

• Tall, upright growth habit — 6+ feet of garden presence

• Excellent cut rose — long stems and vase-ready blooms

• Repeat bloomer from spring through frost
  

• Disease resistant and winter hardy to Zone 5
  

Plant Traits

• Rose Type: Hybrid Tea

• Breeder: Meilland® International (France, 2005)

• Introduced: 2008 (as “Dee-Lish®”)

• Alternate Names: Forget-Me-Not, Line Renaud, Sweet Parfum de Provence, Elbflorenz, Alive

• Color: Deep pink to fuchsia

• Bloom Size: Large (~4″)

• Petal Count: ~35–40

• Bloom Form: Old-fashioned cupped clusters

• Fragrance: Very strong – citrus + verbena

• Flowering: Repeat bloomer through the season

• Vase Life: Excellent for arrangements
  

Growth & Garden Habits

• Growth Habit: Upright, tall shrub

• Height: ~6–6.5 ft

• Width: ~3 ft

• Spacing: ~3 ft apart

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–10 (with protection in colder climates)

• Container Friendly: Best in large patio pots or estate containers

• Use: Cutting gardens • Borders • Statement plantings
  

Performance

• Disease Resistance: Very good – trial-proven against black spot and mildew

• Awards: ADR (Germany), AGRS (USA), Biltmore Trials, Rose Hills Trials

• Rootstock: Own-root or budded (varies by grower)

• Maintenance: Light seasonal pruning; deadhead to encourage rebloom
  
  

Photo Credit: Start Roses