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Rosa Rio Samba

Very long-lasting in the vase

Genus: Rosa
Variety: 'JACrite'
Zone: 7 - 10
Bloom Start To End: Late Spring - Late Fall
Plant Height: 5 ft - 6 ft
Plant Width: 3 ft - 4 ft
Bloom Size: 5 in
Restrictions:
*Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
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Genus: Rosa
Variety: 'JACrite'
Zone: 7 - 10
Bloom Start To End: Late Spring - Late Fall
Plant Height: 5 ft - 6 ft
Plant Width: 3 ft - 4 ft
Bloom Size: 5 in
Restrictions:
*Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
show more

1993 All-American Rose Selections winner

The sizzling hues of this 1993 All-American Rose Selections winner make it a standout, even in a crowd of colorful roses. Its large, well-formed blossoms on very long stems are a favorite among visitors to our exhibition garden, and are quite long-lasting in the vase. It begins a bright golden yellow, with each row of petal turning to scarlet as it opens. The fragrance is pretty mild, but you won't even notice, the colors of this rose are so intense! It's a truly dazzling flower to behold.

The 5-inch high-centered blooms open from attractive pointed, ovoid buds. A prolific bloomer, Rio Samba sets flowers in flushes throughout the season.

The plants are tall, upright, well-branched, and very vigorous with a lovely habit of matte, dark green foliage. It grows to a height of 5 to 6 feet and width of 3 to 4 feet, creating an impressive display no matter where it's placed.

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun and water regularly, preferably in the morning. A layer of mulch during the summer months helps to retain moisture, keep roots cool, and discourage the growth of weeds. It should be pruned in the spring, with the removal of old canes and dead wood. Cut back canes that cross each other. Gardeners in warmer climates will want to cut the remaining canes by one-third, while those in colder climates will probably need to trim it a bit more.

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Additional pruning tips for healthy, beautiful, productive roses:

Whether you're deadheading, removing dead wood, or performing an annual pruning, make sure your cuts are no more than ¼ inch (5 mm) above a bud, and slope the cut away from the bud, to prevent water from collecting on it.
Your cuts should always be clean, so keep your pruning shears sharp, and use pruning tools that are appropriately sized to whatever size stems you are cutting.
To encourage an open-centered form, cut to an outward-facing bud. To encourage upright growth on roses with a spreading habit, prune a few of the stems to inward-facing buds.
Prune any dieback to the healthy, white pith.
Remove dead or diseased stems, as well as any that cross or are spindly.
Your goal should be to have well-spaced stems that allow for a free flow of air.
If pruning an established plant, remove any old wood that is flowering poorly, and use a saw to get rid of old stubs that are no longer producing new shoots.
Other than climbing roses, you should prune newly planted roses hard, which encourages vigorous shoot production.
When removing suckers, trace them back to the roots from which they are growing, and simply take them off.

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Rosa Rio Samba

Very long-lasting in the vase

1993 All-American Rose Selections winner

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