Petal Pals
floribunda · 1958
Iceberg
Rosa 'KORbin'
3 to 5 feet for the shrub form; up to 12 to 15 feet for the climbing variant.
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
2 to 4 inches.
Bloom habit
Clusters of blooms.
Petal count
Double to semi-double.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
white
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Glossy light to rich green.
Foliage surface
Glossy.
Fragrance Notes
Light, sometimes described as having a honey perfume.
Color Description
stark white blooms, sometimes with a touch of pale pink in cool weather
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 5 feet for the shrub form; up to 12 to 15 feet for the climbing variant.
Spread
2 to 3 feet.
Soil
Well-drained soil, preferably with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–10
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to black spot and rust; generally considered one of the most disease-resistant roses.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil moist but well-drained; water at the soil level to keep foliage dry.
Fertilizer
Use an all-purpose fertilizer every two to four weeks during the growing season.
Pruning
Prune to create an open, well-ventilated structure; typically performed to encourage robust new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, sawflies, black spot, rust, powdery mildew, and rose rosette.
🧬 Pedigree
'Robin Hood' x 'Virgo'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
1958 Gold Medal Baden-Baden, 1958 Gold Medal NRS, 1983 WFRS Hall of Fame