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Iceberg Roses (rhapis excelsa)

Also known as

Floribunda Iceberg, Fée des Neiges

Iceberg roses are a popular and enchanting variety renowned for their timeless elegance and versatility in garden landscapes. These roses are characterised by their pristine white or creamy clusters of blooms that resemble cascading snowflakes, creating a stunning visual impact. Their compact and bushy growth habit makes them ideal for borders, hedges, or as standalone specimens, providing a classic charm to any garden setting.
Find your Iceberg rose bush at your nearest All Green nursery. They are available as bare-rooted plants or potted roses. 

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Light

Full sun

Size

90 cm

Watering

Weekly

Growth rate

Repeat flowering floribunda rose

Location

Backyards, show garden, walkways, lawn edging

Drought tolerance

Moderate

Caring for Iceberg roses

Caring for Iceberg Roses involves a combination of attentive gardening practices to ensure these beautiful blooms thrive and flourish. These roses prefer a sunny location with a well-draining soil type, and regular watering is essential, particularly during dry spells.

Pruning is a crucial aspect of caring for Iceberg roses, and it is recommended to trim them regularly to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy shape. Deadheading spent flowers not only enhances the plant's aesthetic appeal but also promotes the production of new blooms.

With proper care and attention, white Iceberg roses can reward gardeners with an abundance of exquisite, pristine blooms season after season.

Iceberg rose attributes

Transform your garden into an oasis with our most fragrant flowers. Iceberg is one of our most popular roses due to its pure white flowers and low-maintenance qualities.
Genus:
Rhapis
Species:
Excelsa
Family:
Arecaceae
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Country Or Region Of Origin:
China and Vietnam
Dimensions:
Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Division Seed
Genus:
Rhapis
Species:
Excelsa
Family:
Arecaceae
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Country Or Region Of Origin:
China and Vietnam
Dimensions:
Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Division Seed
Genus:
Rhapis
Species:
Excelsa
Family:
Arecaceae
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Country Or Region Of Origin:
China and Vietnam
Dimensions:
Height: 6 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Recommended Propagation Strategy:
Division Seed

Common applications

Excellent choice for beds, borders and containers
Great for a cut flower arrangement
Suitable for celebrations and memorials
Popular rose for all public and private garden spaces

Noteworthy features

Available as a standard or climbing rose
Huge white double blooms
Attractive dark green foliage
Possesses winter hardiness

Common applications

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Our selection of Floribunda roses

Discover an array of rose varieties in our collection, featuring a curated selection of our favourite picks below.
Mister Lincoln
(Rosa Mister)
Mister Lincoln
(Rosa Mister)
Mister Lincoln
(Rosa Mister)
Mister Lincoln
(Rosa Mister)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)
Lady Palm
(rhapis excelsa)

Frequently asked questions

With more than 40 years of garden experience, the team at All Green is ready to answer all your rose-related questions.

Do Iceberg roses climb?

Iceberg roses are a type of flowering shrub known for their pronounced flower clusters and ability to survive well in cold and hot temperatures. It is sometimes called a climbing rose due to its branching habit, but it is not a true climber - it does not use tendrils or support structures to grow up walls or other surfaces. Instead, the branches of an Iceberg rose can be trained to move in certain directions around an object or structure and form graceful arches, offering stunning vertical visual appeal.

Do Iceberg roses have thorns?

Iceberg roses are hybrid roses bred through a cross between the floribunda and polyantha rose. The result is a cluster of thick petals with crisp, white blooms that resemble an Iceberg - thus their name. While it is common for many roses to be adorned with thorns, especially in bush form, this particular variety does not typically have them. However, some may possess thin thistles on the stem that can cause minor discomfort if pricked. If you have a green thumb but don't want to worry about thorns when gardening, Iceberg roses might be the perfect flower for you!

What are Iceberg roses?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore Rosa Iceberg roses (also known as floribunda roses) are a type of rose variety with white blooms and are remarkably fragrant. These roses make excellent garden ornamental hedges or borders and are held in exceptionally high esteem by the Royal Horticultural Society as a resistant rose perfect for every garden. Iceberg roses can come in a number of varieties including the ‘Brilliant Pink Iceberg’, ‘the Burgundy Iceberg’ and many more. The volume of flowers constantly produced by the Iceberg rose, and its disease-resistant nature makes it a garden favourite.

How to prune Iceberg roses?

Pruning Iceberg roses can be a great way to keep these plants healthy and provide them with the best chance to bloom in the future. To begin, it is best to use sharp pruning shears or hedge clippers when making your cuts. Cut off any dead wood and stems that don’t appear to be producing flowers. It's also important not to cut too much of the rose bush, as it needs a certain amount of leaves to stay alive. The best time of year to prune your rose bush is in late winter before new growth begins.

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