Iceberg Rose (Rosa 'Korbin')

Iceberg Rose (Rosa 'Korbin') is an upright deciduous shrub with glossy dark green foliage and a long season of repeat flowering. Abundant double white blooms, occasionally touched with pink, offer a light fragrance from late spring into midfall.

Its classic white flowers work well in mixed borders, grouped plantings, foundation beds, and containers. Pair with catmint, lilacs, or coneflowers for contrasting color and texture.

Growing details

• Plant type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Mature size: 3–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide
• Spacing: Approximately 2.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–10
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
• Flowers: Lightly fragrant double white blooms, sometimes with a pink blush
• Flowering season: Late spring through midfall

Care and landscape use

Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil. Although the existing variety information describes good disease resistance, monitor for common rose problems, including black spot, powdery mildew, rust, and rose rosette, particularly in humid or rainy weather. Watch for aphids, mites, thrips, and other rose pests.

The upright shrub form adds height and long-season flowers to borders and foundation plantings.

Image credits: Star Roses and Plants, Iceberg; SA-Venues.com, Iceberg Roses – Bredasdorp. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.