Iceberg® Floribunda Rose

Name: Iceberg® Floribunda Rose
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
SKU: 23369
Price: 88.74 USD
Availability: InStock

Rosa 'Iceberg'

Nature Hills Nursery

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Plant Size

#3 Container

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: For the best bloom production and disease resistance, plant your Iceberg Rose in a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. While it is more shade-tolerant than many other roses, partial shade will result in fewer flowers and a slightly more open growth habit.
Soil: These roses love rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. If you are dealing with heavy clay, mix in some compost to improve drainage, or add peat moss to sandy soil to help hold onto moisture and nutrients.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, provide about one inch of water per week to help the roots establish deep into the ground. Once mature, Iceberg roses are surprisingly resilient, but inconsistent watering can lead to smaller white clusters and heat stress during the peak of summer. Always aim water at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry and prevent mildew.

Pruning Tips

Iceberg roses bloom on new wood, so you should prune them in late winter or early spring just as the leaf buds begin to swell. Think of this like a structural tune-up: remove dead wood and thin out the center to improve air circulation, which keeps the plant healthy and encourages a massive flush of new white blooms. Cutting the stems back by about one third will stimulate vigorous new growth and a tidier shape.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer or a slow-release organic blend in early spring and again after the first major bloom cycle. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this encourages tender new growth that can be easily damaged by the first frost of winter. Providing the right nutrients ensures the plant has the energy to produce its signature continuous waves of flowers.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee

Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

One of the world's best white Roses, the Floribunda Iceberg® Rose (Rosa 'Iceberg') is a classic, elegant and easy-care shrub Rose that delivers non-stop white flowers. Plant a million of these as a long hedge as an easy-peasy way to brighten up your backyard landscape. You'll look like a genius!

You'll love the crisp white blooms and slight honey fragrance. Each blossom has between 20 - 25 petals and they are held in bountiful clusters, so you won't need to cut many for an impressive indoor bouquet. Leave a few outdoors to give your local pollinators plenty of nectar-rich blooms! The glossy green foliage becomes the perfect foil for those blossoms!

Iceberg® Floribunda is cold and heat-tolerant throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 9 and adapts to a wide range of soils and climates. Growing to a smaller shrub 3-4 feet in height and width, these are space-saving Rose shrubs that work for small yards, containers, and even working into established landscapes!

Planting and Application:

This variety is incredible when used in mass plantings, hedges, and in the shrub border. Brighten any garden planting, foundation row, or Cottage Garden with long-lasting blooms. Any garden becomes a pollinator garden and cut flower border with a creamy white flush of blooms!

These are the perfect size for container and planter gardening, so dress up your porch and patio, brighten a terrace, or your front entry in the sun with these radiant white blooms! Even if you do not have a yard, you can add a potted Rose on a balcony or in your bricked seating areas!

Can you imagine this as a backdrop for a wedding ceremony? How about just a summertime 'get-together' with badminton or croquet? Use this Floribunda as floral walls of your garden room that will bloom from late spring through fall.

Do you meditate or do yoga? Consider planting these to outline the walls of a Meditation Garden for yourself. Work-a-holic? This plant would be magical in a Moon Garden when you get home. Spring for plush, comfy outdoor seating, and get your best wine glass out. Relax, you deserve this!

Fantastic specimen and focal points, you won't go wrong with these creamy-white blossoms adorning your landscape for years to come. For the cost of a florists bouquet, you can enjoy years of blooms! Superb gift plants, a white Floribunda Rose will be a welcome hostess gift, wedding present, new beginnings, and remembering those lost.

Already have some Iceberg® Roses? Kick things up a notch and add height with an Iceberg® Rose Tree Form for a superb accent!

Fabulous Classic White Blooms
Sturdy & Easy Care
Fragrant Floribunda Rose
Blooms Late Spring Through Fall!
En Masse, Planters, Specimen, Garden Beds & Borders

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Rose bushes need full sun and good air circulation to do their best! Provide a location with the morning sun to dry their leaves and prevent water from the hose and sprinklers from wetting their leaves. Plant in enriched, highly organic, and fertile soil that is well-drained - never becoming soggy. Water regularly, especially throughout the hot summer months.

Site selection is actually the most important aspect. Making sure the soil is well draining is important as well! Growing Roses outdoors or in containers requires a consistent schedule of supplemental moisture. Don't forget to add a thick layer of Mulch.

Floribunda Roses are easy to maintain and extremely disease-resistant! No need to worry about common Rose ailments anymore! Fertilize each spring with a slow-release or controlled-release fertilizer should do the trick and leave your shrub happier and healthier than ever.

Prune away suckers and branching that forms at the base or on the trunk each year too. Pruning Roses allows for better, bushier growth each year. Read all you need about Rose pruning Roses Here and about winterizing your Roses Here and un-wintering Roses in Spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog!

Full Sun
Moist Enriched Well-Drained Soil
Regular Fertility & Watering
Prune Early Spring
Mulch Very Well

Order today! These Iceberg® Floribunda Roses are incredibly popular and sell out fast! You will adore having these incredible blooms in your garden! Reserve yours today and Nature Hills will ship your Rose bushes to you as soon as the time is right!

Rose Bush FAQs

Where Is The Best Place To Plant Rose Bushes?

Rose bushes prefer full sun and favor the drying power of the morning sun and flower best in at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Choose a location in good, enriched soil that drains well and has good air circulation.

What Is The Best Month to Plant Roses?

You can plant Roses any time if you are able to provide enough consistent moisture and attention. While there is not a specific month that is best, generally because it changes with temperatures, climate and growing zone. However, the easiest times of the year to get Rose bushes established in your landscape are in spring after the last frost date, and in fall about 4-6 weeks before the first frost.

Do Rose Bushes Come Back Every Year?

Rose bushes are deciduous woody perennial shrubs and will return bigger and better each year.

How Do I Find Rose bushes for Sale Near Me?

Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for Roses at NatureHills.com online nursery. You will find a massive selection of Rose bushes for sale, including many lovely Climbing varieties!

Choose the right shrub for your area by first finding your growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.

Place your order, knowing it's backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren't sent to prohibited areas.

Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest to ship through and into.

Botanical Name

Rosa 'Iceberg'
Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Rosales
Species

spp.
Cultivar

Iceberg
Growing Zones

5-9
Height

3-4 ft
Width

3-4 ft
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- White
Leaf Color
- Green
Fragrant

Yes
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

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Growing Zones 5-9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Iceberg Rose grow well in zones colder than 5 or hotter than 8?

Iceberg Rose is cold and heat-tolerant in USDA zones 5-9, so it won't survive winters colder than zone 5 but handles heat well through zone 9. In zones 3-4, treat it as an annual or grow in containers you can move indoors for winter protection.

How much full sun does the Iceberg Floribunda Rose need daily?

Iceberg Floribunda Roses need 6-8 hours of full sun daily for optimal blooming performance. This sun-loving variety thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and produces continuous white blooms from late spring through fall when given adequate sunlight. Plant in your sunniest spot for best results, available at naturehills.com.

What type of soil and drainage does the Iceberg Rose require for planting?

Iceberg Roses adapt to a wide range of soil types and conditions across zones 5-9. They prefer well-draining soil but are quite forgiving of various soil conditions. Plant in spring after last frost for best establishment.

How often should I water the Iceberg Floribunda Rose, especially in hot weather?

Water Iceberg roses deeply 1-2 times per week, providing about 1 inch of water total. In hot weather above 85°F, increase to every other day and water early morning to reduce heat stress. Check soil moisture 2 inches down - it should be moist but not soggy.

When and how should I prune the Iceberg Rose for best blooming?

Prune Iceberg Roses in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, diseased, and weak canes, then cut healthy canes back by one-third to maintain the 3-4 foot size. This promotes abundant blooming from late spring through fall in zones 5-9.

Does the Iceberg Rose need deadheading to rebloom continuously?

Iceberg Floribunda Roses are self-cleaning and will rebloom continuously from late spring through fall without deadheading. However, removing spent blooms will encourage even more prolific flowering and keep the 3-4 foot shrub looking tidy. Deadhead weekly during peak season for maximum bloom production.

What common pests affect the Iceberg Rose, and how do I manage them?

Iceberg roses can face aphids, spider mites, and black spot, though this variety shows good disease resistance. Watch for aphids on new growth in spring and spider mites during hot, dry spells. Use insecticidal soap for aphids and ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.

Are there any shipping restrictions for bare-root or potted Iceberg Roses?

Iceberg Roses ship as bare-root plants in early spring or as potted plants during the growing season. Bare-root shipping is typically restricted to late winter through early spring when plants are dormant. Check your USDA zone (5-9) for optimal planting timing in your area.