Rosa Savannah Sunbelt Hybrid Tea Rose
Best low-maintenance rose for gardeners in hot, humid climates.
Discover the Rosa Savannah™ Sunbelt® hybrid tea rose, a stunning specimen boasting exceptionally rich, double blooms that gracefully transition from powder pink to deep salmon. This award-winning variety thrives even in punishing heat and high humidity, showcasing glossy, dark green foliage that maintains a tidy, compact habit. Renowned for its delightful fragrance and exceptional disease resistance to common issues like black spot and powdery mildew, this repeat bloomer provides continuous beauty from late spring through fall. It's an ideal choice for adding vibrant color and captivating scent to any garden landscape or for creating beautiful cut flower arrangements.
$31.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2452
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-19%
Below average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Organic gardeners wanting low-maintenance, healthy rose bushes
- Floral enthusiasts creating fragrant, home-grown bouquets
- Southern gardeners living in hot, humid climates
Who should skip it
- Busy homeowners seeking a hands-off, low-maintenance landscape
- Perfectionists wanting consistent, vibrant color throughout the day
- Landscapers looking for dense, full shrubs for privacy screening
Performance breakdown
Climate Resilience
Thrives in punishing heat and humidity where other roses often struggle.
Disease Resistance
Robust defense against black spot and powdery mildew ensures cleaner foliage.
Bloom Consistency
Reliable repeat bloomer providing continuous color from late spring through fall.
Fragrance Intensity
Delightful scent profile adds a sensory layer to any garden landscape.
Growth Habit
Compact and tidy form makes it easy to manage in borders.
Pollinator Appeal
Attracts bees and butterflies to keep your garden ecosystem buzzing.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Evergreen/Deciduous Type
Deciduous
Watering Needs
Regular watering
Soil Type Preference
Well-Drained, Loamy
Fragrant Flowers
Yes
Features
- Rich, double blooms with captivating color shift
- Exceptional heat and humidity tolerance
- Resistant to black spot and powdery mildew
- Highly fragrant flowers
- Compact, shapely habit
- Award-winning performance
- Repeat blooming from late spring to fall
- Glossy, dark green foliage
What customers say
Consumers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and reliability of the Rosa Savannah. Reviewers note its surprising ease of use, citing robust growth and superior disease resistance, which is uncommon for a Hybrid Tea variety. The plant delivers stunning, large blooms true to the advertised color, confirming its high aesthetic value. This rose is viewed as a dependable investment that quickly establishes itself and thrives even in challenging sunbelt conditions, making the initial purchase price feel justified by its performance.
Know before you buy
This variety is specifically bred for heat and humidity tolerance. It maintains its vigor and resists common fungal issues like black spot and powdery mildew even in challenging, muggy conditions.
It is relatively low-maintenance due to its high disease resistance. You should provide regular watering and ensure it is planted in well-drained, loamy soil to keep it thriving throughout the growing season.
No, this variety is not recommended for container gardening. It is best suited for planting directly in the garden landscape where it can reach its mature size of 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide.
Yes, the fragrant, double blooms are known to attract bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for supporting local pollinators.
No, this variety is not deer resistant. If you live in an area with high deer activity, you may need to use protective fencing or deterrents to keep them from browsing the foliage and blooms.
The Savannah Sunbelt is a repeat bloomer, meaning it will provide continuous color from late spring through the fall. You can expect the blooms to transition from a soft powder pink to a deep salmon as they mature.
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