Rio Samba

At a Glance Profile

Bi-color/Multi-color

Breeder: Weeks Rose
Seller: Flourish, Grace Rose Farm, High Country Roses, Raft Island Roses, Roses Unlimited, Springhill Nurseries, Wildwood Nurseries, Witherspoon Rose Culture
Introduced: 1991
Best Zones: 7B-10

5-6 ft Height

3-4 ft Width

4.5-5 in Bloom Size

25-30 Petals

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Seller	Listing	Price	Offers	Link
Wildwood Nurseries Size: Bare Root / Grafted Ships to Canada	36" Tree Rose - Bare Root / Grafted Out of stock	$149.99	—	Visit Seller
Wildwood Nurseries Size: Bare Root / Grafted Ships to Canada	Bare Root / Grafted In stock	$69.99	—	Visit Seller
Flourish Size: 36in tree \| Flourish Roses LLC Ships to US	36in tree \| Flourish Roses LLC	—	—	Visit Seller
Grace Rose Farm Size: Estate Rose™ Potted Rose Bush Ships to US	Rio Samba™ Potted Rose Bush - Estate Rose™ Potted Rose Bush In stock	$129.00	—	Visit Seller
Grace Rose Farm Size: Estate Rose™ 36" Potted Tree Rose Ships to US	Rio Samba™ Potted Tree Rose - Estate Rose™ 36" Potted Tree Rose In stock	$299.00	—	Visit Seller
High Country Roses Ships to US · Ships to Canada	Rio Samba Out of stock	$27.95	Discount Code 20% • ROSEGEEK ARS Offer 15% • Online code is in your membership book.	Visit Seller
Raft Island Roses Size: Bare root Ships to US	Bare root Reach vendor for availability	$35.00	—	Visit Seller
Springhill Nurseries Size: 3 GALLON POT / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships Year-Round Ships to US	Rio Samba Hybrid Tea Rose - 3 GALLON POT / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships Year-Round Out of stock	$69.99	—	Visit Seller
Springhill Nurseries Size: JUMBO FORTUNIANA WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships in Spring Ships to US	Rio Samba Hybrid Tea Rose - JUMBO FORTUNIANA WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships in Spring In stock	$74.99	—	Visit Seller
Springhill Nurseries Size: JUMBO WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships in Spring Ships to US	Rio Samba Hybrid Tea Rose - JUMBO WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships in Spring Out of stock	$74.99	—	Visit Seller
Springhill Nurseries Size: JUMBO WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships Year-Round Ships to US	Rio Samba Hybrid Tea Rose - JUMBO WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships Year-Round In stock	$74.99	—	Visit Seller
Springhill Nurseries Size: PREMIUM WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships in Spring Ships to US	Rio Samba Hybrid Tea Rose - PREMIUM WOW!® ROOTS / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships in Spring Out of stock	$35.99	—	Visit Seller
Springhill Nurseries Size: 36" TREE ROSE / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships in Spring Ships to US	Rio Samba Tree Rose - 36" TREE ROSE / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships in Spring Out of stock	$119.99	—	Visit Seller
Springhill Nurseries Size: 36" TREE ROSE / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships Year-Round Ships to US	Rio Samba Tree Rose - 36" TREE ROSE / 1 Plant(s) \| Ships Year-Round In stock	$119.99	—	Visit Seller
Witherspoon Rose Culture Size: Apr 27) Ships to US · Ships to Canada	Bareroot (Ship or Pickup Feb 2 - Apr 27) In stock	$38.99	ARS Offer 10% • Only available with phone orders.	Visit Seller
Witherspoon Rose Culture Size: Potted (Pickup in store only starting Apr 2026) Ships to US · Ships to Canada	Potted (Pickup in store only starting Apr 2026) In stock	$44.99	ARS Offer 10% • Only available with phone orders.	Visit Seller
Witherspoon Rose Culture Size: Apr 27) Ships to US · Ships to Canada	Tree Rio Samba 36" - Bareroot (Ship or Pickup Feb 2 - Apr 27) Out of stock	$62.99	ARS Offer 10% • Only available with phone orders.	Visit Seller
Witherspoon Rose Culture Size: Potted (Pickup in Durham store only starting Apr 2026) Ships to US · Ships to Canada	Tree Rio Samba 36" - Potted (Pickup in Durham store only starting Apr 2026) In stock	$62.99	ARS Offer 10% • Only available with phone orders.	Visit Seller
Roses Unlimited Ships to US	Seller storefront	—	—	Open Seller

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Overview

HYBRID TEA - RIO SAMBA

A fully blooming shrub that is truly a carnival of brilliant color.

Slight to moderate fragrance
Suitable for zones 7 - 10
Good disease resistance

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Rio Samba's charm is in its flower colors, which change dramatically as the blooms mature. Fully double blooms packed with petals open from long, pointed buds. These blooms unfurl a bright shade of golden-yellow, often with red edges.

GROWTH HABIT

Brightly colored medium-sized flowers often come in small clusters, making a vibrant display in the garden. Plant improves with establishment. Dark green foliage. Early to flower. Best size & color in cool climates. Early to bloom.

36" STANDARD TREE ROSE

Standard Trees are husky two-year-old plants grown on a sturdy 36" rootstock.

AWARDS

AARS Winner 1993

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS

Rose Type	Hybrid Tea
Growth Habit	Rounded
Color	Blushing yellow
Fragrance Strength	Moderate
Flowering	Double
Flower size	Medium
Disease Resistance	Good
Height	5 - 6 ft
Width	4 ft
Hybridizer	William Warriner
Year of Introduction	1993
Introduced by	Jackson & Perkins
Suitable for zones	Zones 7 - 10
Petal Count	25

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