Overview
Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include beds, borders and containers.
About
Rosa 'KORbin' is a white floribunda rose cultivar bred by Kordes in Germany in 1958. It is also known as Iceberg, Fée des Neiges and Schneewittchen.
Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Rosa 'KORbin'
About the genus
A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.
Wikipedia contributors, "Rose", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Rose
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rosa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Roses
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Beds, borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F)
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in early to mid-spring, hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, or chip budding in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly, rose slugworm sawfly, rose leaf-rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose black spot, rose rust, replant disease, rose dieback, rose powdery mildew, honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F)?
Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F) need?
Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F) grow?
Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F) reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F) hardy in the UK?
Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rosa Iceberg ('Korbin') (F)?
Softwood cuttings in early to mid-spring, hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, or chip budding in summer.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
