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Rio Samba Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Rio Samba is a yellow and red hybrid tea rose bred by Warriner, introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 1991 and patented in 1993 (PP8361, code name 'JACrite').

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Flowering
Some repeat
Breeder
Warriner
Listed for
United States

Overview

Rio Samba is a yellow and red hybrid tea rose bred by Warriner, introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 1991 and patented in 1993 (PP8361, code name 'JACrite'). It won the All-America Rose Selections award in 1993. Blooms have about 25 petals, measure 2 to 5 in (5.1 to 12.7 cm), and carry a mild scent. Plants reach about 5 to 6 ft (1.52 to 1.83 m). The patent records average resistance to powdery mildew, downy mildew, and rust. Parentage is an unnamed seedling x 'Sunbright'.

Rio Samba traits

  • Yellow and red blend with about 25 petals
  • Flowers 2 to 5 in (5.1 to 12.7 cm) across
  • Mild fragrance
  • Tall: about 5 to 6 ft (1.52 to 1.83 m)
  • All-America Rose Selections winner, 1993
  • The patent records average resistance to mildews and rust

Good for

  • Cut flowers
  • Rose beds
  • Back of the border

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Rio Samba this page—Bush—
Abbaye de Cluny—Bush—
About Face—Bush—
AC De Montarville—Bush—
All American Magic—Bush—
Always Hope—Bush—
Amber Queen—Bush—

Rio Samba FAQ

What kind of rose is Rio Samba?

Rio Samba is a yellow and red hybrid tea rose bred by Warriner, introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 1991 and patented in 1993 (PP8361, code name 'JACrite'). It won the All-America Rose Selections award in 1993.

How does Rio Samba compare with other rose varieties?

Rio Samba: bush. Similar rose varieties include Abbaye de Cluny, About Face, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Rio Samba good for?

Rio Samba is grown for cut flowers, rose beds, back of the border.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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