Cinco de Mayo™ Potted Rose Bush

2026-05-04T20:58:47-07:00

Price: 77.00 - 129.00 (2 variants)

About Cinco de Mayo™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKcobeju’ Cinco de Mayo™

Cinco de Mayo™ is a floribunda rose bred by Tom Carruth (USA) for Weeks Roses and introduced in 2009. Its blooms are a smoky blend of lavender, russet, and rusty orange, with subtle hints of purple that change with the light. The flowers are medium-sized, double, and borne in clusters with a moderate fruity fragrance. Vigorous and floriferous, this rose is prized for its unique, ever-changing color palette.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses (USA)
🎨 Color: Smoky lavender, russet, and rusty orange blend
🌸 Petal Count: ~25–30 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Double, borne in clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3.5–4″ (9–10 cm) across
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming, spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Good for arrangements
🧴 Fragrance: Moderate, fruity

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Rounded, bushy shrub with glossy foliage
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
📐 Spacing: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent; strong resistance to mildew and black spot
🌎 Regional Recommendations: Performs well in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, West Coast, and Pacific Northwest