Masquerade Floribunda Rose: Color-Changing Fiesta

The Masquerade floribunda rose, introduced in 1949 by Boerner (PP975), is a true chameleon: its flowers open yellow, turn pink, then deepen to red, often showing all three colors at once. A garden party on a single plant.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Masquerade'
Additional names: PP975
Hybridized by: Boerner
Registered/Introduced: 1949

Growth Habit and Blooms

Compact, upright shrub 2–3 feet. Clusters of semi-double, 2-inch flowers in constant color transition. Mild fragrance. Continuous bloom.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Average, well-drained.
• Watering: Moderate.
• Pruning: Spring shaping; deadhead.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9.

Landscape Uses

Mass plantings, borders, containers. The multicolor effect is stunning en masse.