Iceberg Rose
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking continuous, elegant white blooms.
Discover the classic beauty of the Iceberg Rose, a floribunda variety celebrated for its abundant clusters of pure white, lightly fragrant blooms. This highly disease-resistant rose boasts glossy, dark green foliage and an impressively long blooming season, making it a low-maintenance star in any garden. Bred in 1958, it thrives in full sun and is perfect for creating elegant borders, dense hedges, or charming container displays, offering continuous color throughout the summer.
$46.99
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Category Rank
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+7%
Above average
Size
5
/ gallon
Who it's for
- Gardeners wanting continuous color throughout the growing season
- Designers seeking a versatile plant for various landscape layouts
- Novice gardeners needing a forgiving and resilient rose variety
Who should skip it
- Fragrance enthusiasts looking for a strong, classic rose scent
- Gardeners in humid climates wanting low-maintenance, disease-free plants
- Busy homeowners preferring a truly hands-off gardening experience
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Exceptionally hardy variety that shrugs off common fungal issues with ease.
Bloom Consistency
Produces a reliable, continuous wave of white flowers throughout the summer.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal intervention to maintain its tidy, vigorous growth habit.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts perfectly to formal hedges, garden borders, or large patio containers.
Fragrance Intensity
Offers a subtle, pleasant scent rather than an overwhelming floral perfume.
Growth Vigor
Establishes quickly to reach its full size with impressive structural density.
Key Specs
Size
5 gallon
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Time
Summer
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
4 to 5 feet
Light preference
Full Sun
Botanical Name
_Rosa_ 'Iceberg'
Breeder
Reimer Kordes (1958)
Features
- Profuse pure white blooms
- Long blooming season
- High disease resistance
- Glossy dark green foliage
- Low-maintenance care
- Ideal for borders and hedges
- Suitable for containers
- Mildly fragrant
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Iceberg Rose for its exceptional reliability and low maintenance requirements. Buyers from Holly Days Nursery specifically noted the high quality of the plant stock received, emphasizing vigorous growth and quick establishment. The rose is celebrated for its continuous, abundant white blooms throughout the season, making it a tremendous value for gardeners seeking effortless beauty. It performs reliably even in less than ideal conditions, solidifying its reputation as a garden staple.
Know before you buy
Since this variety reaches a spread of 4 to 5 feet, you should space them approximately 3 to 4 feet apart. This allows for adequate airflow while ensuring the branches eventually touch to create a dense, continuous hedge.
The Iceberg Rose is considered low-maintenance, but it benefits from a light pruning in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood and encourage new growth. Deadheading spent blooms throughout the summer will also help keep the plant tidy and encourage a more consistent display of flowers.
Yes, this rose is well-suited for containers, provided you use a large pot—at least 15 to 20 gallons—with excellent drainage. Ensure the container is placed in a spot that receives full sun and be prepared to water more frequently than you would for a rose planted directly in the ground.
Iceberg Roses perform best with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. While they can tolerate light shade, full sun is essential for maximizing their disease resistance and ensuring the profuse, continuous blooming they are known for.
It is widely regarded as one of the most disease-resistant floribunda roses available, showing strong tolerance to common issues like black spot and mildew. While no rose is completely immune, its robust nature makes it a reliable choice for gardeners who prefer a plant that doesn't require constant chemical intervention.
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