Rosa Rio Samba (Hybrid Tea Rose)
A carnival of cheerful color, Rosa Rio Samba is a showy Hybrid Tea rose with very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), full, high-centered, bright golden-yellow flowers, adorned with red outer petals. Over time, the red spreads down the petals, often softening to deep pink or orange shades.
A carnival of cheerful color, Rosa Rio Samba is a showy Hybrid Tea rose with very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), full, high-centered, bright golden-yellow flowers, adorned with red outer petals. Over time, the red spreads down the petals, often softening to deep pink or orange shades. Opening from long, pointed buds, the glorious blossoms are packed with 25 petals and exude a moderate fragrance. Blooming profusely in flushes from spring to fall, they are borne mostly solitary on long stems, making them ideal for cutting. The foliage of matte, dark green leaves is an ideal backdrop for their summer-long floral display. Bushy, upright, well-branched, this brilliantly colored shrub deserves a spot in the mixed border or in containers.
- 1993 All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA
- Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) with a 2-3 ft. spread (60-90 cm).
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- An excellent choice for beds and borders or containers. Great cut flowers.
- Susceptible to mildew.
- Bred by William A. Warriner (United States, before 1991).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
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| Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Hybrid Tea Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ (90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |