The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates.
Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area.
Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Fall Shipping Schedule and Zone Opening Earliest Ship Dates
Shipping For
Earliest Ship Dates
Zones 1-6
Most products begin shipping mid-September
Zones 7-13
Most products begin shipping late September
Peony
Begins shipping early October to all zones
Spring Shipping Schedule and Zone Opening Earliest Ship Dates
Zone
Bare root Roses
Container Roses
Plants & Bulbs
Sweet Potato & Avocado
Citrus
Blooming Blocks
1-3
Mid May
Mid May
Mid May
Late May-Mid Jun
Early-Mid May
Early-Mid May
4-5
Early-Mid Apr
Late Apr-Early May
Late Apr-Early May
Mid-Late May
Late Apr-Early May
Early-Mid May
6
Mid-Late Mar
Mid-Late Apr
Mid-Late Apr
Early-Mid May
Early-Mid Apr
Early-Mid May
7
Early-Mid Mar
Mid-Late Apr
Early-Mid Apr
Late Apr-Mid May
Early-Mid Apr
Early-Mid May
8
Mid-Late Feb
Mid-Late Apr
Late Mar-Early Apr
Mid-Late Apr
Early-Mid Apr
Early-Mid May
9-13*
Late Jan-Mid Feb
Mid-Late Apr
Late Mar-Early Apr
Mid-Late Apr
Early-Mid Apr
Early-Mid May
*For zones 9-13, some bareroot roses may ship as early as January 18th.
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Key Characteristics
Zone
5 - 9
Mature Height
3 Feet
Mature Width
24 IN
Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Moisture Level
Moist, well-drained
Soil Type
Normal, loamy
Description /
Desmond Tutu™ Sunbelt® Floribunda Rose
A wonderfully disease-resistant, vibrantly bright red rose, this instant classic pays fitting tribute to the beloved South African Bishop. Desmond Tutu™ is a part of the Sunbelt® Collection, so you know it's one vigorous rose. Easy to grow, these blooms emerge in abundance continuously throughout the season. And you don't have to worry about these roses standing up to the heat and humidity of the South, because they were bred to withstand it. These bright red roses will grace your garden with tons of color and fragrance for a long season.
Product Details
SKU
v2129
Genus
Rosa
Species
hybrida
Variety
'KORtutu'
Plant Patent
PP 22,828
Product Classification
Floribundas
Habit
Compact
USDA Zone Low
5
USDA Zone High
9
Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Red
Max Bloom Size
4.00
Bloom Season Start
Late Spring
Bloom Season End
Late Fall
Foliage Color
Dark Green, Glossy
Resistance
Disease Resistant
Special Features
Bloom First Year, Easy Care Plants, Free Bloomer, Repeat Bloomer
