
Picture: Contributed by KBW from his collection of roses in Okara. April 2013
Common Name: Cinco de Mayo
Other Names: Celebration Time, Wekcobeju
Type: Floribanda
Bred by: Tom Carruth (United States, 2006)
Description:
Russet. Rust red & smoky lavender. None to mild, apple, opinions vary fragrance. 20 to 25 petals. Average diameter 3.5". Medium, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Medium, rounded. Medium, glossy, dark green foliage.
Height of 35" to 47" (90 to 120 cm).
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden. Protect tender new spring growth from hard freezes that may cause canker, die-back and death of the plant. . Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood..
Lineage: Topsy Turvy ™ × Julia Child ™ (Floribunda, Carruth, 2004)
Information source: HelpMeFind http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/plants.php