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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info) Cultivar: Rio Samba Additional cultivar information: (PP08361, aka JACrite) Hybridized by Warriner; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1991
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color: Yellow blend (yb)
Bloom Shape: Tea shaped
Flower Fragrance: Slightly Fragrant
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Blooms repeatedly
Habit: Bush
Patent Information: Patented
Other Details: Stems are moderately thorny
Pruning Instructions: Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods: From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings From hardwood cuttings By grafting By budding
On Apr 30, 2009, GreeneLady from Harlem, GA wrote:
Without a doubt, I can say that Rio Samba is one of my favorite roses. It changes color everyday, and even when fully opened each flower will last at least 9 days. The petals are thick and waxy making it a perfect cut flower. My blossoms are 4" across on the average, but I've seen a 7 year old bush that is nearly 6 feet tall with blossoms nearly 6 inches wide.
The scent is unique - a lemony vanilla smell. Not overpowering but enough so that you can smell it three feet away.
As with nearly any rose, I've had some minor problems with black spot, and for some reason the caterpillars LOVE chewing on the leaves. I've switched to Bayer 3 in 1 Systemic instead of Bayer 2 in 1 and Sulpur sprays. Hopefully we'll see an improvement over blackspot this year.
On Oct 22, 2008, nativesrgreat from Mendenhall, MS wrote:
Beautiful - fun to grow. I get nothing but raves on how beautiful they are from neighbors (one dropped off a watermelon to show their appreciation) and strangers that just stop on the edge of the road to look at them. Even the wildlife love them. I had a mockingbird nest in one last year, and the adult and baby lizards help control bad bugs. I have about a half dozen of these with other varieties mixed in, but these are the show stoppers and mainstay. Mine are older now, and I am in a very humid southern climate. I have some minor troubles with blackspot and aphids, but they are treatable. These were my first roses and I am an amatuer gardener.
On Jun 22, 2008, marsue from Cabot, AR (Zone 7b) wrote:
This rose is my most prolific bloomer. It is constantly surprising me with the different-colored blooms--I never know whether they will be orange-yellow or orange-red. I have only had it for a few months but so far it has been disease-free. It is fast becoming my favorite rose!
On Apr 16, 2008, sthwnd from Green Cove Springs, FL (Zone 9a) wrote:
My Rio was just planted a year ago, from J & P bare root, own root stock. What a difference a year has made! She has gone from a spindly stick to a chest high to me, (I am 5 ft 2) masterpiece! She is the pride of my garden with high marks for disease resistance, as well as heat, drought, & cold resistance here between Jacksonville & St. Augustine, FL. I do nothing but water once in a while, weed & dead head. I do not spray or use any sort of bug repellents, & it still flourishes. I fell in love with it from the photo in the catalog, & I am more in love now!
On Apr 30, 2006, RocketCity from Owens Cross Roads, AL (Zone 7a) wrote:
In my humid and somewhat fickle southern climate, Rio Samba is a SHOWSTOPPER! I have had some success with other roses here but Rio is so far the healthiest,most consistant rose to date. I found it loves morning sun (7-2pm) best. Now it is 4yrs old,6x6,120+buds,with no hint of disease.When people ask what do I do to make Rio Samba so healthy, I really only know it likes it's spot!
On Apr 17, 2006, dukester65 from Aiken, SC (Zone 7b) wrote:
I have a Rio that I planted in 1995.The plant blooms profusely all season and seems to get better every year.The fragrance is unbelievable and the color changes as the blooms open from yellow to coral.There really have been no disease problems either.This is one great rose.
This rose has proven beautiful in every stage, from first bud to falling petals. It changes colors from yellow tinged with scarlet at the beginning, to a cream with pink edges toward the end of the bloom life.
I am growing this in a container and have had no problems so far, but just got it this year (May 2005). I watered it every day when first planted, and now am falling back to every other day.
Light fragrance, lovely to behold!
On Aug 20, 2004, Paulwhwest from Irving (Dallas area), TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
Bred and introduced in the United States. Won the All-America Rose Selection in 1993, the Hybrid Tea Spray in 1997, the Court of Show Honor in 1999, and the King of Show in 2000.
On Mar 9, 2004, ctowles from Panama City, FL wrote:
I live in the Florida Panhandle and this rose has bloomed continuously all year. So far from March 2003- March 2004. It hasn't slowed down even a fraction. It has continued to grow even through some of the worst cold spells in the area.
On Dec 31, 2003, Colorado_Roseman from Loveland, CO (Zone 5a) wrote:
This is a wonderful rose with blooms that change color as they open up. Her fragrance is very pleasing to the nose. She is extremely hardy here in Colorado. No real disease problems.
Flaming yellow petals splashed with orange-red.
Pointed buds
5 inch blooms
25-30 petals
16-18 inch stem
medium green foliage
light fragrance
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Coker, Alabama Owens Cross Roads, Alabama Cabot, Arkansas Dermott, Arkansas Fairfield, California Sacramento, California San Jose, California Loveland, Colorado Green Cove Springs, Florida Harlem, Georgia Quincy, Illinois Baton Rouge, Louisiana Mendenhall, Mississippi Henderson, Nevada Hornell, New York Aiken, South Carolina Broaddus, Texas Kingsland, Texas Santa Fe, Texas
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