![]() It is highly resistant to many pests and diseases and is hardy in cold climates. This rose also has an exceptional fragrance. ![]() It is an extremely durable rose with disease resistance and bright, white blooms. Kordes developed the variety in 1958 and released it to the public. ![]() The original Iceberg rosa was bred by Reimer Kordes of Kordes Roses in his country, Germany. Its vigorous growth habit and disease resistance make it a versatile garden plant. The Iceberg’s low maintenance and large clusters of double, white blooms make it a favorite of rose lovers and gardeners alike. It was hybridized in Germany in 1958 and can be grown as a bush, climber, or excellent standard. It is a hardy perennial plant that is adaptable to both hot and cold climates. The Iceberg rose has been one of the most popular Floribunda roses for decades. It was named World’s Favorite Rose in 1983 and holds an Award of Garden Merit from 1958. The stems of the ‘Iceberg’ rose are strong, but supple. The ‘Iceberg’ is the most famous of these varieties, and its snow-white blossoms are complemented by a hint of pink at the base of each petal. It has large clusters of flowers on one stem, complemented by deciduous foliage. This rose belongs to the Floribunda family and is one of the world’s most popular varieties. Its fragrance is quite pleasant, too, and its foliage is glossy green. This floribunda rose bush has a sweet fragrance and is hardy enough to withstand winter temperatures. Reimer Kordes, a German breeder, first introduced the Iceberg rose in 1958. Iceberg roses are hardy and disease-resistant plants. This shrub can live up to 20 years if given the right growing conditions. Iceberg roses are a low-maintenance plant, and they grow rapidly. It has a long, upright growth habit, and its foliage is green and yellow in fall. The Iceberg rose is a multi-stemmed shrub that produces delicate pink flowers from early summer to mid-fall. Pest and Disease Control in Iceberg Roses.The main thing when feeding roses is to keep the rose bushes well fed and healthy so that they have plenty of stamina to make it through the winter/ dormant season. When you find some products that work well for your feeding program rotation, stick with them and do not worry about the latest hype over new products for fertilizing roses. Making the decision as to which product to use for fertilizing roses becomes one of personal choice. All of them together make for the mix that will keep the rose bush healthy and happy. A quick note here about the NPK ratios given on the various rose fertilizers: the N is for up (top part of the bush or plant), P is for down (the root system of the bush or plant), and K is for all around (good for the entire bush or plant systems). I do not use any of the special Bloom Booster mixes when fertilizing roses, as they can be too high in the nitrogen area, thus more foliage growth and actually less bloom production. All of them seem to do well with not a lot of difference in the performance of the rose bushes. In the water-soluble types, I have used Miracle Gro for Roses, Miracle Gro All Purpose, and Peters All Purpose. In my opinion, you want to look for a rose fertilizer that has a well-balanced NPK rating no matter what brand or type it may be. Epsom salt and kelp meal given to the rose bushes between regular feedings can bring about bonus results. Along with adding the alfalfa meal at the time of first spring feeding or my last feeding of the season, which is no later than August 15th in my area, I will add 4 or 5 tablespoons (59-74 ml.) of superphosphate, but do not use the triple superphosphate for this as it is too strong. Making sure that you maintain good soil drainage around your roses or throughout your rose bed will help prevent this build up. Rotating the type of chemical rose fertilizer used for fertilizing roses is recommended as well, continually using the same fertilizer can lead to a build up of unwanted salt in the soil. Using some alfalfa meal along with the fertilizer of choice for feeding roses is a great way to give both the rose bushes and the soil some important nutrients. Most chemical rose fertilizers have what is needed for the rose bush but need a little help with the materials to enrich and build the soil. Enriching the soil as well as taking good care of the microorganisms that dwell in the soil is a very good thing! Healthy, well-balanced soil provides the key for the root systems to take up all the required nutrients they need, thus creating a healthier, more disease-resistant rose bush. Some of the rose fertilizers are organic and will not only have food for the rose bushes in the mix but also materials that enrich the soil. There are just about as many rose fertilizers or foods available on the market currently as anyone could think up a name for.
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