Cinco de Mayo Rose
Best colorful shrub for urban gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly landscaping.
The Cinco de Mayo Rose is a vibrant floribunda known for its giant clusters of blooms displaying a festival of color, including every shade of red, orange, magenta, purple, and smokey hues. This multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub features an upright spreading habit, making it excellent for low hedges, mass planting, or large containers. Its green foliage emerges dark red in the spring, offering visual interest throughout the season. It attracts pollinators and is highly tolerant of urban pollution, thriving even in city environments. This variety requires average to moist soil conditions and full sun exposure for optimal performance.
$19.99
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Category Rank
866
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#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Landscape enthusiasts desiring continuous color throughout the season
- Gardeners seeking a visually striking, multi-colored focal point
- Low-maintenance growers wanting to avoid chemical pesticides
Who should skip it
- Fragrance lovers prioritizing a strong, classic rose scent
- Gardeners in regions with intense, scorching summer heat
- Busy homeowners looking for a truly hands-off plant
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
A vibrant festival of color that commands attention in any landscape.
Urban Resilience
Highly tolerant of city pollution, making it perfect for metropolitan gardens.
Growth Velocity
Fast establishment rate allows for quick, lush coverage in your garden.
Pollinator Appeal
Actively attracts bees, supporting a healthy and thriving local ecosystem.
Versatility
Adapts easily to containers, mass plantings, or structured low hedges.
Maintenance Ease
Requires standard care with simple late winter pruning for optimal health.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late Spring to Early Fall
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
5b
Pruning Time
Late Winter
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Features
- Displays giant clusters of blooms with every shade of red, orange, magenta, purple, and smokey hues.
- Excellent for cutting with showy flowers that have lavender overtones and yellow eyes.
- Foliage emerges dark red in the spring.
- Highly tolerant of urban pollution and thrives in city environments.
- Attracts bees to the garden.
- Suitable for massing, screening, or general garden use.
- Fast growth rate allows for quicker landscape establishment.
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and striking design of the Cinco de Mayo Rose. Reviewers frequently highlight the vibrant, unique coloring and the impressive longevity of the blooms, noting they maintain their freshness and structure far longer than expected. This superior performance establishes a strong sense of value. Consumers feel this product is a reliable, beautiful centerpiece, making it a highly recommended purchase for aesthetic appeal and lasting enjoyment.
Know before you buy
This rose thrives in full sun, which means it needs at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily to produce its signature clusters of blooms.
Yes, its upright spreading habit makes it a great candidate for large containers. Ensure the pot has adequate drainage and is large enough to accommodate its mature size of four feet tall and three feet wide.
You should prune this shrub in late winter while the plant is still dormant. This timing encourages healthy new growth and helps maintain the desired shape before the spring bloom cycle begins.
Absolutely. The Cinco de Mayo Rose is highly tolerant of urban pollution, making it an excellent choice for city gardens or landscapes where air quality might be a concern.
Yes, the vibrant blooms are effective at attracting bees. It is a great choice if you are looking to support local pollinator populations while adding color to your landscape.
This rose prefers average to moist soil conditions. It is important to keep the soil consistently hydrated, especially during the peak of summer, to ensure optimal bloom production.
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