Want to add a carnival of color to your garden? The Rio Samba Rose is a fantastic choice for gardeners in zones 7 and 8. This award-winning Hybrid Tea rose is a showstopper, with each large, high-centered bloom featuring a vibrant mix of bright golden-yellow petals with brilliant red edges that soften to a deep orange as the flower matures. It grows into a vigorous, upright shrub, reaching 4-6 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, making it a perfect focal point or a stunning addition to any sunny flower bed. It has a moderate, fruity fragrance and is known for its repeat blooms throughout the season.

To give your Rio Samba Rose the best start, dig a planting hole twice the width of the root ball. Blend one bag of Watters Premium Mulch with your garden’s native soil to create a rich, aerated foundation. As you backfill, mix in one cup of Watters 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food directly around the roots. This provides the ideal blend of nutrien