Rosa Cinco de Mayo Floribunda Rose
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color.
The Cinco de Mayo™ Floribunda Rose is a vibrant and fragrant addition to any garden, offering a spectacular display of multicolored blooms in shades of red, orange, magenta, and purple. This AARS award winner is known for its delightful fresh apple fragrance and continuous blooming from mid-spring to mid-fall. Its glossy, disease-resistant foliage adds beauty throughout the season. Perfect for mass planting, hedges, or containers, this rounded, bushy shrub thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, reaching a mature size of 4 feet tall and wide.
$39.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
857
/ 2609
#857 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+1%
Above average
Genus
Rosa
/ Rosa
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, eye-catching floral color palettes
- Low-effort gardeners wanting healthy, disease-resistant plants
- Landscape enthusiasts desiring continuous, long-season blooms
Who should skip it
- Fragrance lovers prioritizing strong, perfumed rose scents
- Perfectionists living in regions with intense, scorching heat
- Busy homeowners unable to commit to regular deadheading
Performance breakdown
Bloom longevity
Continuous flowering from spring through fall provides reliable seasonal color.
Disease resistance
Robust foliage maintains health without constant chemical intervention.
Fragrance profile
Distinctive fresh apple scent adds a sensory layer to the garden.
Versatility
Compact habit works equally well in containers or as garden hedges.
Visual impact
Striking multicolored blooms create a high-contrast focal point for landscapes.
Maintenance ease
Rounded growth habit requires minimal pruning to keep a tidy shape.
Key Specs
Genus
Rosa
Variety
'WEKcobeju'
Hardiness Zones
6 - 10
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Start
Mid Spring
Bloom End
Mid Fall
Features
- Giant clusters of multicolored blooms
- Pleasant fresh apple fragrance
- Highly disease-resistant blooms
- Glossy, medium green foliage
- Ideal for containers and hedges
- Blooms continuously from spring to fall
- Rounded, bushy growth habit
What customers say
The Rosa Cinco de Mayo earns high marks for its robust quality and striking aesthetic design. Gardeners consistently report impressive reliability, noting the plant's vigorous growth and strong resistance to common diseases, ensuring ease of care. The unique color transition, moving from vibrant tangerine to soft pink, is frequently cited as the primary appeal, offering a spectacular and long lasting visual impact that significantly enhances the landscape.
Know before you buy
This variety produces a unique, multicolored display featuring a blend of red, orange, magenta, and purple tones. Because the blooms appear in giant clusters, the overall effect is a vibrant, shifting color palette throughout the season.
The Cinco de Mayo is noted for its high disease resistance, which makes it easier to manage than many traditional rose varieties. It requires moderate watering and well-drained soil, but its natural vigor helps it stay healthy with standard garden care.
Yes, its rounded, bushy growth habit makes it an excellent candidate for large containers. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate a shrub that reaches 4 feet in height and width.
You can expect continuous blooming from mid-spring through mid-fall. This long flowering window makes it a reliable choice for adding consistent color to your landscape.
This variety is hardy in zones 6 through 10. If you live in a region with colder winters, you may need to provide winter protection to ensure the plant returns successfully the following spring.
For optimal growth and the most prolific blooming, this rose requires full sun. Aim for at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily to maintain its health and vibrant color.
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