Petal Pals
floribunda · 2009
Cinco de Mayo
Rosa 'WEKcobeju'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
3 to 3.5 inches
Bloom habit
Small clusters of double, ruffled flowers.
Petal count
20 to 25 wavy petals.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
lavender
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Glossy dark green.
Foliage surface
Glossy and leathery.
Fragrance Notes
Sweet apple fragrance.
Color Description
Russet, rust red, and smoky lavender
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–10
Disease Resistance
Excellent.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Consistent moisture, regular watering, avoid soaking the roots.
Fertilizer
Monthly in spring and summer with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer; use a high-phosphorus bloom-boosting fertilizer for maximum flowering.
Pruning
Spring pruning: remove old canes, dead or diseased wood, and crossing canes. In warmer climates, cut back remaining canes by one-third; prune more heavily in colder areas.
Pests & Diseases
Generally very disease resistant, but standard rose pests and fungal infections may occur.
🧬 Pedigree
Topsy Turvy x Julia Child
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner 2009