Iceberg

Iceberg Rose

Top Planting Tips

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with plenty of daylight
• Use a good compost or manure when planting
• Feed your roses to help them bloom
• Give them enough space to grow

Flower Details

Colour: Pure white; may show a hint of blush pink in cooler weather
Fragrance: Mild, sweet scent
Bloom Shape: Semi-double to double, loosely cupped blooms with delicate, open form
Blooming Habit: Free-flowering and repeat-blooming from late spring to the first frosts
Size of Blooms: Medium (approximately 7–9 cm across)

Plant Characteristics

Height: ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft) as a shrub
Spread: ~60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
Growth Habit: Rounded, bushy growth with graceful arching stems
Foliage: Glossy mid-green foliage; generally healthy and dense

Growing Conditions

Climate Suitability: Well-suited to the UK’s temperate climate; one of the most reliable floribundas
Position: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade (minimum 4–6 hours of sunlight daily)
Soil:

• Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil

• Slightly acidic to neutral pH

Watering:

• Water regularly during dry spells

• Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases

Care & Maintenance

Pruning:

• Prune in early spring (late February to early March in the UK)

• Remove dead, weak, or crossing stems and lightly shape for structure

Feeding:

• Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring

• Use a high-potash fertiliser after the first flowering flush

Mulching:

• Apply mulch in spring with compost or well-rotted manure

• Helps conserve moisture and reduce weed growth

Pest & Disease Resistance

• Generally good resistance to mildew and rust

• Can be moderately susceptible to black spot in humid conditions

• Ensure good air circulation and proper spacing for best performance

Garden Use

• Ideal for mass planting, rose beds, low hedges, and borders

• Suitable for containers and formal gardens

• Beautiful in combination with blue or purple perennials such as catmint, lavender, or salvia

• Also available in climbing form for walls and trellises

If you're thinking of purchasing Iceberg Rose then look no further than Thompson's Garden Centre. Order online or visit us at your local branch of Thompson's for more advice.