About Iceberg® Bare Root Tree Rose

Iceberg is one of the most beloved Floribunda roses in the world, celebrated for its profuse white blooms, graceful habit, and reliable repeat flowering. Bred by Reimer Kordes in Germany in 1958, this classic rose continues to charm with its crisp white flowers, light fragrance, and near-constant bloom performance throughout the season.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Floribunda
🧬 Breeder: Reimer Kordes (Germany, 1958)
🏢 Introduced in the U.S.: Early 1960s
🎨 Color: Pure white (may take on blush tones in cooler weather)
🌸 Petal Count: ~25 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Semi-double to fully double, slightly cupped
📏 Bloom Size: ~3″
🔁 Flowering: Continuous blooming from late spring through fall
🧴 Fragrance: Mild honey or musk scent
🏺 Vase Life: Good — especially in bud stage
🏆 Awards: World’s Favorite Rose (1983) • Inducted into Rose Hall of Fame

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Habit: Upright, rounded, bushy shrub
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10
📐 Spacing: ~3′ apart
↕️ Height: 3–5′
↔️ Width: 3–4′

🛡️ Health & Suitability
💪 Disease Resistance: Good — may need routine care in humid zones
🌞 Climate Adaptation: Extremely adaptable; blooms well in heat, cool, or coastal climates
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast • Intermountain West • Southwest • Deep South • Southeast • Mid‑Atlantic • Midwest • Northeast • Pacific Northwest