Rio Samba™ Potted Rose Bush
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About Rio Samba™ Potted Rose Bush
Rosa ‘WEKsambusa’ PP 21,736 Rio Samba™
The Rio Samba™ Potted Rose Bush from Weeks® Roses is a vivid, high-energy Floribunda introduced in 2003. Bursting with sunny yellow blooms speckled and edged in bright red, it brings a festive flair to gardens, containers, and bouquets all season long.
💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks® Roses (USA, 2003)
🎨 Color: Bright yellow with bold red edges and speckles
🌸 Petal Count: ~17–25 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Medium-sized, rounded, clusters of showy flowers
📏 Bloom Size: ~3–4″
🔁 Flowering: Repeats from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Mild fruity scent
🏺 Vase Life: Very good — ideal for vibrant arrangements
🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: ~3–4′
↔️ Width: ~3–4′
🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — stays clean and vibrant
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Retains color and form beautifully in varied climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Southeast • Mid-Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest
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