Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Medium: 2-3"
Petal count: double: 16-25 petals
Rose bloom color: Russet
Extra Bloom Info: In large clusters
Rebloom: Excellent
Class: Floribunda
Extra Color Info: Blend of smoky lavender and rusty red-orange
Growth Habit: Medium, 3-4 feet, bushy
Fragrance: Moderate
Hybridizer & year: Tom Carruth, 2006
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 6 and warmer
Awards: AARS: 2009

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 3-4 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Russet
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
Parentage: Topsy Turvy x Julia Child
Child plants: 2 child plants

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Cinco de Mayo'
  • 'Wekcobeju'
  • 'Celebration Time'
  • 'The Shire'

Common names
  • Floribunda Rose
  • Rose

Photo Gallery
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2011-10-17
Location: Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date: 2021-07-10
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2013-05-18
Photo by Calif_Sue
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2009-05-21
Photo by Mike
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2015-04-30

San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Location: Rose Garden, Elizabeth Park, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Date: 2018-06-16
Location: Balboa Park, San Diego 
Date: 2018-08-05
Location: Hammond, Louisiana
Date: 2020-04-07
Photo by Calif_Sue

Date: 2019-06-22
Location: Sacramento State Capitol World Peace Rose Garden
Date: 2014-04-17

San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Location: Fellows Riverside Gardens, Youngstown, Ohio
Date: 2017-06-01
Cinco de Mayo - Floribunda Rose 001
Location: Rose Garden, Elizabeth Park, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Date: 2018-06-16
Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: Kalama, wa
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Location: Grapevine, Texas USA
Date: 2021-07-19
Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada
Date: 2012-07-30
Location: Balboa Park, San Diego 
Date: 2018-08-05
This one appeared to be a blooming machine, color is not for me t
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-04-29
Location: Switzerland, in my garden
Date: 2016-07-10
Photo by MargieNY

Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
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San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5
Date: 2011-10-18
A vibrant Autumn bud.
Location: In my collection. Poland.
Date: 2017-06-21
Location: My North Yorkshire Garden
Date: 2020-08-14

Date: 2014-04-26
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Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-04-29
Location: Farmer John's Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-04-29
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2014-03-08
Despite what some websites say, this rose has a very nice scent!
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2011-10-26
Beautiful red! In the cold and wet. This is probably the last blo
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: May 30, 2010 9:11 AM
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Date: 2012-08-29
 Rosa WEKcobeju Cinco De Mayo Floribunda Rose
Photo by robertduval14
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: Oct 1, 2010 6:58 PM
New Leaves
Photo by jon
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Photo by jon
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Photo by Skiekitty
Photo by chelle
Location: From my collection. Poland.
Location: Rose Garden, Elizabeth Park, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Date: 2018-06-16

Date: 2012-05-15

Date: 2012-05-25
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2012-09-29
Location: Spring sale
Date: 2016-04-08
Photo by Calif_Sue

Date: 2014-04-26
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Date: 2014-04-26
  • Uploaded by jon
Location: Jacksonville TX
Date: 2013-09-24
Location: Potomac MD
Date: 2019-06-01
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2011-06-15
Plant is hardy in zone 5b growing on its own roots. Third year pl
Location: Tampa, FL
Date: 2015-05-09
At the Tampa Rose Society show
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2013-05-18
Photo by Calif_Sue
Photo by Calif_Sue
Photo by Calif_Sue

Did not survive zone 5 winter. :(  Colorado
Photo by Skiekitty
Location: Chamblee's Nursery in Tyler, TX
Date: 2012-04-25
Location: Chamblee's Nursery in Tyler, TX
Date: 2012-04-25
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Comments:
  • Posted by CDsSister (Greenwood Village, CO - Zone 5b) on Aug 29, 2012 7:14 PM concerning plant:
    Of the hundreds of roses blooming today, this one made me catch my breath.

    The color variations on the plant were wonderful to behold.
  • Posted by Skiekitty (Denver Metro - Zone 5a) on Sep 29, 2011 3:39 PM concerning plant:
    Survives zone 5 CO winters with a little help.
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