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
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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’ should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Start by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased wood from the plant, cutting back to healthy wood and sterilizing your pruning shears between cuts to prevent disease spread. To encourage the growth of new canes, cut back the lateral branches on the main stems to two or three buds. Tie in new canes to your support structure as they grow, using a soft material like twine or velcro tape to prevent damage to the plant. Finally, remove any crossing branches or branches that are rubbing against each other to prevent damage and encourage healthy growth. By following these steps, you can keep your climbing roses healthy, attractive, and blooming beautifully year after year.
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. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It is not considered to be toxic.
