Burgundy Iceberg Rose
Best low-maintenance shrub for urban gardeners seeking continuous, fragrant floral displays.
The Iceberg Rose is a benchmark white floribunda, renowned for its continuous display of snowy, fragrant flowers. This deciduous shrub boasts an upright, spreading habit with dark green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Growing to a mature height of 4 feet and a spread of 3 feet, it's ideal for mass planting or screening. It thrives in full sun and prefers average to evenly moist soil, demonstrating excellent tolerance for urban environments. This reliable variety offers season-long performance and is perfect for adding classic beauty to any garden.
$39.99
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4.7
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Category Rank
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#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Designers seeking sophisticated, deep-toned focal points for garden beds
- Gardeners desiring continuous color throughout the entire growing season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, disease-resistant landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Residents in regions with extreme, scorching summer heat
- Gardeners looking for a completely hands-off, low-effort shrub
- Fragrance enthusiasts prioritizing strong, perfume-like floral scents
Performance breakdown
Bloom Consistency
Renowned for a reliable, continuous display of snowy fragrant flowers.
Urban Adaptability
Highly resilient against city pollution and environmental stressors.
Growth Rate
Establishes quickly to reach its mature four-foot height.
Versatility
Equally effective in garden beds, mass plantings, or large containers.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant blooms serve as a reliable magnet for local garden pollinators.
Maintenance Ease
Thrives with standard care in well-drained soil and full sun.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Hardiness Zone
5b
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Watering Needs
Moderate
Features
- Continuous bloom of fragrant white flowers
- Excellent for cutting
- Highly tolerant of urban pollution
- Grows to 4 feet tall
- Spreads to 3 feet wide
- Thrives in full sun
- Attracts pollinators
- Container friendly
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and vigor of the Burgundy Iceberg Rose. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly, demonstrating excellent reliability even in varied climates. The deep, rich burgundy color is a major aesthetic highlight, often exceeding expectations compared to online photos. Consumers appreciate the continuous, abundant blooming, making this rose a high value addition to any garden.
Know before you buy
This shrub reaches a mature height of 4 feet and a spread of 3 feet. You should space multiple plants at least 3 feet apart to ensure proper air circulation and healthy growth.
Yes, this variety is container-friendly. Ensure you use a pot with adequate drainage and enough volume to accommodate its 4-foot stature, as it will require regular watering in a container environment.
Yes, for the best performance and continuous flowering, this rose requires full sun exposure. Planting it in a location with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily is essential for its health.
Absolutely. The Burgundy Iceberg Rose is specifically noted for its high tolerance to urban pollution, making it a reliable choice for gardens in metropolitan areas.
This is a floribunda variety, which means it is bred for a continuous display of blooms. You can expect flowers throughout the summer and into the fall.
It thrives in well-drained soil that is kept evenly moist. While it is adaptable, ensuring your soil has good drainage is key to preventing root issues.
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