Petal Pals
hybrid tea · Year unknown
Ice Cream
Rosa 'Ice Cream'
30 inches to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4.25 inches
Bloom habit
Borne mostly solitary; high-centered bloom form.
Petal count
26-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Tea fragrance with hints of vanilla and anise.
Color Description
Creamy white petals with pink centers or edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
30 inches to 4 feet
Spread
2 feet to 28 inches
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Not specified
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; mature plants require approximately 1 inch of water per week, applied at the base.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer applied 4 times per season (mid-April, mid-May, mid-June, and mid- to late July).
Pruning
Prune in spring; stop deadheading by September 1 to allow the plant to harden off for winter.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, thrips, spider mites, powdery mildew, blackspot, botrytis blight, downy mildew, rose mosaic virus, rose rosette disease, and galls.