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Rio Samba Hybrid Tea Rose
Best choice for gardeners who love creating vibrant indoor floral arrangements.
Discover the vibrant Rio Samba Hybrid Tea Rose, an award-winning variety that captivates with its stunning color transformation. Starting as a bright golden yellow, its petals unfurl to reveal rich scarlet hues, creating a truly dazzling spectacle. The large, perfectly formed blossoms are presented on exceptionally long stems, making them ideal for cutting and bringing lasting beauty indoors. This vigorous rose boasts a lovely upright habit and prolific blooming from late spring through fall, ensuring continuous color and elegance in your garden.
$39.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
848
/ 2577
#848 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-2%
Below average
Genus
Rosa
/ Rosa
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, color-changing floral displays
- Floral designers wanting long-stemmed blooms for indoor arrangements
- Homeowners desiring consistent, season-long garden color
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners avoiding high-maintenance winter protection
- Low-effort gardeners living in humid, disease-prone regions
- Fragrance enthusiasts prioritizing intense, heavy floral scents
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Dynamic color shift from golden yellow to scarlet creates dramatic garden contrast.
Cut Flower Utility
Long, sturdy stems provide professional-grade structure for indoor floral arrangements.
Bloom Consistency
Prolific repeat blooming ensures vibrant color from late spring through autumn.
Growth Vigor
Fast-growing habit establishes a substantial presence in the garden quickly.
Fragrance Intensity
Subtle scent profile prioritizes visual spectacle over heavy perfume.
Climate Versatility
Best suited for warmer zones, requiring specific conditions to thrive.
Key Specs
Genus
Rosa
Variety
'JACrite'
Hardiness Zones
7 - 10
Mature Height
6.0 feet
Mature Width
4.0 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Watering Needs
Moderate
Features
- All-American Rose Selections (AARS) Winner
- Striking yellow to scarlet color transition
- Large, high-centered blossoms on long stems
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Prolific bloomer with repeat blooms
- Vigorous plant with upright habit
- Blooms in the first year
- Mildly fragrant
What customers say
The Rio Samba Hybrid Tea Rose earns high marks for its stunning visual appeal and dependable performance. Gardeners are particularly drawn to its dramatic color transition, shifting from bright yellow to vibrant orange and red, which creates significant garden impact. This rose is praised for its vigor and its consistent production of large, abundant blooms throughout the season. Its reliability and impressive quality make it a trusted choice for achieving consistently beautiful results in any garden setting.
Know before you buy
The blooms begin as a bright golden yellow and gradually shift to deep scarlet as the petals unfurl. This creates a multi-toned effect where individual flowers often display a mix of both colors simultaneously.
Yes, they are excellent for cut arrangements. The blossoms are large, high-centered, and grow on exceptionally long, sturdy stems designed for cutting.
Yes, the Rio Samba is a vigorous grower and is expected to produce blooms within its first season after planting.
For the best performance, plant this rose in a location that receives full sun. It requires well-drained soil to thrive and prefers moderate, consistent watering.
At maturity, the Rio Samba typically reaches a height of 6 feet with a width of 4 feet. Its growth habit is upright, making it a substantial addition to a garden bed.
The Rio Samba features a mild fragrance. While it is primarily celebrated for its striking color transformation and cut-flower quality, it offers a subtle scent rather than a heavy perfume.
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