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Iceberg Floribunda Rose

Scientific name: Rosa spp. 'Iceberg'
Taxonomy
Family:Rosa
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to October
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The floribunda rose cultivar ‘Iceberg’ is touted as one of the white cultivars. It features long pointed buds and crisp white flowers which come all summer long.

  Morphology:
This deciduous shrub grows to 4’ tall and 3’ wide with a mounding profile. White flowers are 3”-4” across and are borne on 10”-15” stems. The flowers lack scent. Foliage is light green and has a strong honey fragrance. Stems are nearly thorn-less. Developed by Reimer Kordes, in Germany in 1958. Derived from a cross of Robin Hood and Virgo.

  Adaptation:
Often used in hedge rows. Needs full sun to perform its best.

  Pests:
Offers mildew and rust resistance, but not black spot.

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