Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™ Bare Root Rose Bush

About Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™ Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘KORtutu’ PP22,828 — Sunbelt® Desmond Tutu™
🌹 A Kordes Sunbelt® Floribunda Rose

Desmond Tutu™ welcomes the garden with large, luminous crimson-red blooms that hold their color beautifully through heat and sun. Each flower opens from a high-centered bud into a fully double bloom of approximately 40+ petals, often borne in clusters throughout the season. With glossy dark-green foliage and outstanding disease resistance, this variety is part of Kordes’ Sunbelt® series—roses bred for exceptional performance in warmer climates.

A Tribute to Desmond Tutu

Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a Nobel Peace Prize–winning humanitarian known worldwide for his unwavering advocacy for justice and hope. This rose honors his joyful spirit, resilience, and the bright optimism he brought to millions.

Why Gracie Loves It

“Desmond Tutu™ is bold yet refined—those glowing red blooms shine like jewels, and the clean foliage keeps it looking polished all season. It’s effortless, elegant, and unforgettable.”

Key Features

• 🔴 Brilliant crimson-red blooms that stay rich even in strong sun

• ✂️ Large, high-centered buds opening to fully double roses

• 🌿 Glossy, disease-resistant foliage

• 💪 Heat-tolerant and reliable — bred for strong performance

• 🔁 Continuous blooms from spring through fall

• 🌞 Loves hot climates thanks to Sunbelt® breeding strength

Bloom & Habit

• Type: Floribunda

• Cultivar: ‘KORtutu’ PP22,828

• Color: Deep, clear red

• Bloom Style: Fully double; approx. 4"

• Fragrance: Light

• Height: ~3 ft

• Width: ~2.5 ft

• Foliage: Dark green, glossy, very healthy

• Zones: USDA 5–10

• Repeat Bloom: Excellent

Growing Recommendations

• Sun: Full sun

• Soil: Well-draining, enriched soil

• Spacing: 2.5–3 ft apart

• Best Uses:

  • Bold borders

  • Focal points

  • Cutting gardens

  • Warm-climate landscapes

• Care Tips:

  • Water consistently during establishment

  • Light spring pruning

  • Remove spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering

Fast Growing Plant Shipping & Guarantees

• 🚚 Bare root roses ship January–April

• 🛡️ Complimentary One-Year Grow With Grace™ Guarantee

• 🌱 Arrives dormant and ready to flourish into glowing red blooms