Floribunda Rose - Iceberg
Rosa 'Korbin'
Often called the world's favorite white rose, this legendary floribunda has graced gardens for over 60 years with its pure white blooms and exceptional reliability. Clusters of pristine flowers appear in continuous waves from spring until frost, creating a stunning display against dark green, glossy foliage. Its compact habit, disease resistance, and easy care make it indispensable for borders, mass plantings, and cutting gardens.
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
Planting Timeline
Showing dates for Floribunda Rose - Iceberg in USDA Zone 7
All Zone 7 rose →Zone Map
Click a state to update dates
Floribunda Rose - Iceberg · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
Zone-by-Zone Planting Calendar
Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids and spider mites while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigold
Deters nematodes and aphids, reduces fungal diseases
Garlic
Repels aphids, Japanese beetles, and helps prevent black spot disease
Catmint
Repels aphids and ants while attracting beneficial insects
Alliums
Deter aphids, thrips, and other pests with their strong scent
Clematis
Provides vertical interest and shade for rose roots while sharing similar care needs
Geraniums
Repel Japanese beetles and rose chafers, complement rose blooms
Thyme
Deters cabbage worms and improves soil health around rose base
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone which is toxic to roses and inhibits their growth
Large Trees
Create excessive shade and compete for nutrients, reducing rose flowering
Impatiens
Require frequent watering which can promote fungal diseases in roses
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Very good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew
Common Pests
Aphids, thrips, spider mites (generally pest resistant)
Diseases
Rust (occasionally), generally very healthy