Cinco de Mayo

Bred by Tom Carruth (United States, 2006).
Introduced in United States by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc. in 2009 as 'Cinco de Mayo'.
Introduced in New Zealand by Matthews Nurseries Ltd. in 2013 as 'The Shire'.
Floribunda.
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).

Australia - Best Floribunda
Australian National Rose Trials
Australia - Best Rose in Trial
Australian National Rose Trials
Australia - Gold Medal
Australian National Rose Trials
— 2012 —
Floribunda Spray
Olympia Rose Society Show and Pacific Northwest District Show
Rose Hills - Adelaide Gardens Trophy
Rose Hills International Rose Trials
Rose Hills Gold Medal
Rose Hills International Rose Trials
— 2011 —
Gold Standard Rose Trials - Gold Standard
Gold Standard Rose Trials
Rose Hills - First Season Certificate of Merit
Rose Hills International Rose Trials
— 2010 —
Bagatelle (Paris) 2eme Prix
Bagatelle (Paris) Rose Trials
— 2009 —
All-America Rose Selection
All-America Rose Selection Rose Trials
— 0 —
Australia - Gold Medal
Australian National Rose Trials