Description
The climbing sport of the popular Floribunda rose ‘Iceberg’ shares many of its characteristics. It bears clusters of pure white, semi-double flowers on long stems in early summer, and will continue to bloom throughout the season with regular deadheading. The glossy, dark green foliage forms a dense backdrop for the blooms, which have a mild fragrance. This vigorous climber can reach up to 4.5m in height and is perfect for training up walls, fences, or pergolas. The climbing ‘Iceberg’ is a hardy and disease-resistant rose, making it an excellent choice for any garden.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Iceberg Rose
- Hardiness:Fully Hardy
- How big will I get? Rosa ‘Iceberg’ can grow to a height of 1.1m and a spread of 0.9m.
- Did You Know That:Roses come in many different colors, each with its own symbolic meaning. For example, red roses represent love and passion, while yellow roses represent friendship and joy?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Foliage Colour |
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Rosa ‘Iceberg’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Rosa ‘Iceberg’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Rosa ‘Iceberg’
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rosa ‘Iceberg’ can have problems with aphids, leafhoppers, and scale insects , it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildews.