Northwest Blooms · Roses
Rosa 'Prose'
Burgundy Iceberg Floribunda Rose
- Rose type
- Floribunda
- Height
- 3 to 5 feet
- Bloom size
- Medium (3.75 in)
- Flower color
- Dark purple with dark pink reverses
- Fragrance
- Strong
About this plant
Rosa 'Prose' (also marketed as Burgundy Iceberg) is a floribunda rose that bursts into bloom with deep purple‑crimson petals and lighter, rose‑pink reverses. These clustered blossoms emerge in flushes from spring through fall, exuding a strong, sweet fragrance. The dark blooms contrast beautifully with glossy green foliage that remains clean and elegant.
Discovered in 1998 in New South Wales as a sport of Brilliant Pink Iceberg, 'Prose' was introduced commercially in 2003. Its upright, compact habit and resilience have earned it popularity in borders, beds, and as a cut‑flower rose. The bold coloration and continuous flowering habit bring dramatic flair to gardens while remaining garden‑friendly.
Planting & care
Roses reward a sunny, open site with at least six hours of direct light, good air movement, and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water deeply and less often, soaking the root zone while keeping the leaves dry, and mulch with two to three inches of compost or shredded bark held back from the canes. Feed repeat-blooming roses in early spring as growth starts and again after the first flush, then prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing canes and open the center. Floribundas bloom in generous clusters, and light shaping keeps the framework rounded and full.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Woodland Park Rose Garden.
