Desmond Tutu™ - Sunbelt® pastel shiny and occasionally evergreen foliage

shiny and occasionally evergreen foliage is a good foil to the light flowers

Mike Shoup claims this rose is the best of the "Pioneer Series" of roses introduced by the Antique Rose Emporium

Breeding lines of this rose include ‘Graham Thomas’

This rose is well-suited for container growing

scented flowers open from long buds to show a light pink interior with a carmine-pink reverse

Desmond Tutu™ - Sunbelt® pastel shiny and occasionally evergreen foliage2006 3 to 5 feet Very double dark red roses of moderate fragrance as well as an upright growth habit are qualities we admire of 'Desmond Tutu'. The Hybrid Tea like flowers are good for cutting and the foliage is large and shiny.