Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1992
Rio Samba
Rosa 'JACrite'
4 to 6 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4 to 5 in
Bloom habit
Generally borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
26 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Delicate fragrance.
Color Description
Red on the outside and yellow on the inside, with a red edging
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 ft
Spread
2 to 4 ft
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Disease resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply at the base 1-2 times a week, keeping leaves and flowers dry to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
Pruning
Prune in late winter before new growth starts: cut stems back to 3-5 buds and remove weak or crossing branches.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot; pests include thrips and spider mites.
🧬 Pedigree
'Unnamed seedling' x 'Sunbright'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections winner in 1993