Rosa 'Burgundy Ice'
(Rose 'Burgundy Ice')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Hybrid Parents - A sport of Rosa 'Brilliant Pink Iceberg'
Year of Introduction - 2005
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1m or more
Width - 80cm
Location - The Cool Garden
Description: A Floribunda rose with a rounded, bushy habit. Glossy mid to dark green leaves have Elliptic to oval leaflets. Semi-double to double Cupped rose flowers open rich burgundy-purple and become paler with age. The flowers are produced continuously from early summer into mid-autumn. The flowers have a light scent and are attractive to pollinating insects. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
The correct botanical name for this rose is Rosa 'Prose', 'Burgundy Ice' is a trademark, or preferred selling name.
Flower:
Semi-double to double cupped rose flowers open rich burgundy-purple and become paler with age. Each bloom has a central cluster of pinkish-purple stamens. The flowers are produced in clusters, continuously, from June into October. The flowers have a light scent.
Flower colour: Purple
Flower shape: Semi-double to double cupped rose flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October
Foliage:
Glossy mid to dark green, pinnate leaves have Elliptic to oval leaflets. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with elliptic to oval leaflets
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.