Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Rio Samba
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4 to 5 inches in diameter
Bloom habit
Often solitary, but can appear in small clusters.
Petal count
25 to 35 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy.
Foliage surface
semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild fruity or spicy fragrance.
Color Description
Bright yellow petals with a distinct red margin that spreads as the bloom ages.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to blackspot and mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the season and follow up after bloom cycles.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and crossing canes.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease-resistant, but susceptible to standard rose pests like aphids.
🧬 Pedigree
Unidentified seed parent x Unknown pollen parent
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS winner 1993.