It has increased steadily in popularity ever since, and as we say, it is a rose we can unreservedly recommend for any climate, condition, or level of gardening expertise. (The seed parent was a seedling.) Warriner released Rio Samba™ in 1991, and two years later it won an All-America Rose Selection. We take a special pride in Rio Samba™ here at Jackson & Perkins because it was bred by our own master rosarian, Bill Warriner, with another of his brilliant creations, golden Sunbright®, as its pollen parent. It's like a bouquet on every flowering stem, and because the buds in each cluster open at different times, you will often see very different colors on display in a single cluster of blooms! Rio Samba™ is a long-stemmed hybrid tea, but frequently the blooms arise in small clusters rather than singly. A fully blooming shrub is truly a carnival of brilliant color - which is where Rio Samba™ gets its name, of course! Over time, the red spreads down the petals, often acquiring deep pink or orange hues. Fully double, 5 inches wide, packed with about 25 petals, and opening from long, pointed buds, these blooms unfurl a bright shade of golden-yellow, often with red edges. This hybrid tea seems to have the resilience and flower power of a shrub rose, as well as the beauty and impeccable form of an exhibition variety.Ī large measure of Rio Samba's™ charm is its flower colors, which change dramatically as the blooms mature. And yet, season after season, praise is heaped upon Rio Samba™. It cannot be expected that everyone will be pleased with any given variety. After all, Jackson & Perkins roses are shipped to all climates and conditions, to new gardeners as well as experienced rosarians. 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.1993 All-American Rose Selections Winner!įew roses receive nonstop raves from our customers. It should be pruned in the spring, with the removal of old canes and dead wood. A layer of mulch during the summer months helps to retain moisture, keep roots cool, and discourage the growth of weeds. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun and water regularly, preferably in the morning. 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. The plants are tall, upright, well-branched, and very vigorous with a lovely habit of matte, dark green foliage. A prolific bloomer, Rio Samba sets flowers in flushes throughout the season. The 5-inch high-centered blooms open from attractive pointed, ovoid buds. 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. It begins a bright golden yellow, with each row of petal turning to scarlet as it opens. 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. The sizzling hues of this All-American Rose Selections (AARS) Winner make it a standout, even in a crowd of colorful roses.
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