Cinco de Mayo™ Potted Rose Bush

About Cinco de Mayo™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKcobeju’ PP 21,709  Cinco de Mayo™

Cinco de Mayo™ is a vibrant floribunda rose bred by Tom Carruth at Weeks Roses and introduced to the U.S. in 2009. It produces unique clusters of smoky lavender and rusty red-orange blooms that deepen in color during cooler weather. With a sweet apple-like fragrance, glossy foliage, and strong disease resistance, this rose brings personality and performance to garden beds, borders, and containers.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Tom Carruth (USA)

🎨 Color: Smoky lavender to rusty red-orange
🌸 Petal Count: 20–25
💠 Bloom Form: Double, ruffled clusters
📏 Bloom Size: ~3.5″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous flushes from spring through fall
🏺 Vase Life: Good — retains shape and color
🧴 Fragrance: Mild sweet apple scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Medium, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10
📐 Spacing: 3–4′
↕️ Height: 3–4′
↔️ Width: ~3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
🌱 Root Stock: Budded onto Dr. Huey
💪 Disease Resistance: Very good — glossy, resilient foliage
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, Intermountain West
🏅 Awards:
– All-America Rose Selections Winner (2009)