If you are a rose lover, you can surely recognize some of them. Does the Iceberg rose ring a bell? It is known to be one of the best and most beautiful white roses, but what exactly do you know about it?
Afterwards we are going to give you a guide with all the characteristics of the Iceberg rose, as well as the care you should give it ensure that it lasts for many years and, above all, that it flourishes more and more. Shall we start?
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How is the iceberg rose
Iceberg roses are known to be the most beautiful. and they are characterized above all by the great flowering they have (usually in clusters) as well as by the aroma that these flowers give off. However, first of all, you need to know a little more about the origin of these roses.
For that, you have to go back to 1958, and go to Germany. There it was Reimer Kordes, a prolific rose grower, who decided to cross two roses, the “Robin Hood” (a hybrid red rose) and the “Virgo” rose (white in color and a tea hybrid) obtaining this one- which is also called Rosa “KORbin”, Snow Fairy or Schneewittchen.
It took another 10 years for these roses to be introduced to the UK, widely used especially for trellisto decorate pergolas or even to place on fences.
It is also known that in 2002 the Iceberg rose itself had a hybrid version of teamuch more famous and well known to florists, but differs from the original in that its aroma is less strong (in fact, it is much sweeter).
Physically, The Iceberg rose is a plant that can reach a little over a meter in height and about 90 centimeters wide. It is composed of rather small leaves (for the height it is able to reach), of a light green color, very shiny, which contrasts especially with the color of its roses, which are of a bright white.
Each of the stems this rose throws at you can hold up to seven roses, each of them formed by 25-30 petals.
As for its aroma, those who have enjoyed it say that it has a combined smell of honey and fruit.
Varieties of Iceberg Roses
Once the true Iceberg rose has been obtained, that is to say the white one, over time other varieties have emerged that allow us to have other colors such as roses (in two shades, soft or strong) , burgundy or gold.
All are governed by the same models as their original. They change only depending on the shade that the flowers acquire.
Iceberg Rose Care
If you want to have an Iceberg rose in your home, Here you will find a practical guide to help you cover all the needs of the plant. And it is that, although it is very easy to maintain and very resistant, it does not hurt to take good care of it so that it can flourish at its best.
location and temperature
The first thing you need to know is that the Iceberg rose can be grown both in pots and in the ground. Now, if this is the first time you are going to plant them, it is always better to wait until the end of winter to do so. You can also opt for the fall, although if you live in a very cold region we do not recommend it because you may not go forward.
Regarding its location, the best place to have this rose bush is, without a doubt, in a very sunny place, even with direct sun. But, be careful, because if it is too hot where you live in the summer and the sun is too hot, you risk burning the flowers. Therefore, it is sometimes better to put it in partial shade.
Regarding the temperature, if it can tolerate heat, even extreme, it is not the same with cold and humidity, two of the factors that can deteriorate, and greatly, your rosebush, to the point of losing it. That’s why during the cold months, it is practical to protect it with mulch and covering its stems with a net so that they do not freeze.
Substrate
Regarding the soil to use for the Iceberg rose, think of a soil whose pH is between 6.5 and 7, in addition to having good drainage so as not to compact or leave water between its holes which could rot the roots.
It is best to make a mixture between universal substrate, earthworm humus (or similar) and perlite. In this way you will have a floor that will resist humidity and at the same time not harden.
Irrigation
The Iceberg rose likes water, or rather, it likes moist soil. But that does not mean that it should be watered abundantly, but that it is necessary to wait until the soil dries out between waterings and prevent it from suffering from drought (He can take it, but don’t go overboard.)
Thus, everything will depend on where you live, the climate, and the location of the plant to water it more or less. Of course, in winter, it will hardly need water because it becomes lethargic.
Size
Pruning is one of the most important cares to clean the Iceberg rose and at the same time make it bloom more. It should be done in late winter or early spring, always with sterilized and clean scissors so that they do not spread diseases.
Also, during the flowering season, you need to cut off the withering roses so that new ones can sprout.
Plagues and diseases
Although we told you that the Iceberg rose is quite hardy and tolerates pests and diseases well, that does not mean that it is invincible. Downy mildew or black spot are some of the diseases you will need to watch out for so they don’t affect you. Likewise, good air circulation, direct sun and space between other plants are also aspects to take into account to avoid getting sick.
As far as pests go, spider or scale insects can make a dent, but they are usually resistant to them and washing the plant or destroying the affected parts should work to keep it going.
Now that you have a more practical guide to the Iceberg rose, Can you imagine having this rose bush full of white flowers in your garden?