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Rosa Desmond Tutu Sunbelt®
These blooms emerge in clusters, but also one to a stem
- Genus: Rosa
- Variety: 'KORtutu'
- ppaf: PP 22,828
- Zone: 5 - 9
- Bloom Start To End: Late Spring - Late Fall
- Habit: Compact
- Plant Height: 3 ft
- Plant Width: 24 in
- Bloom Size: 4 in
- Additional Characteristics: Bloom First Year, Easy Care Plants, Free Bloomer, Repeat Bloomer
- Bloom Color: Dark Red
- Bud Shape: Long, Ovoid, Pointed
- Flower Shape: Cupped
- Foliage Color: Dark Green, Glossy
- Fragrance: Light
- Light Requirements: Full Sun
- Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
- Resistance: Disease Resistant
- Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
- Uses: Beds, Border, Landscapes, Cut Flowers, Hedge
- Restrictions:
*Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands - show more
Additional pruning tips for healthy, beautiful, productive roses:
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.