I live in Phoenix AZ and my Desmond Tutu in its first year was the most robust rose in my garden all through the summer months, into the fall and is leafing out beautifully in February. The flower is a beautiful large deep red and the leaves are shiny green. I couldn't be happier with this rose.

I live in a zone 7a and I planted 3 of these beauties. The blooms lasted soo long. Gorgeous shiny foliage.

Easy to see why this rose won a gold medal. healthy red roses with good fragrance are hard to find. I have a trio of Kordes reds: Bordeaux, Dark Desire & Desmond Tutu growing together. They all established in their first season from Heirloom own root gallon pots.

I love this gorgeous red rose that blooms all summer long with vigor and has very healthy foliage. It excels whether other reds have struggled. I will buy more of this rose since it has become my favorite dependable red! With very little care, Tutu is robust and strong, I could not be more impressed.