Description and rules for growing climbing roses of the Iceberg variety

Growing the Iceberg climbing rose has a number of features. This culture has beautiful snow-white flowers and is actively used in landscape design. In order for the plant to develop well and bloom profusely, it requires high-quality care.

To do this, the crop is watered, fed, and pruned in a timely manner.Protection from diseases and pests is of no small importance.

History of the variety's creation

This floribunda was bred in Germany back in 1958 as a result of crossing hybrid tea and musk climbing rose. Iceberg is a variety of the beautiful Schneewittchen variety.

Description and characteristics of Iceberg rose

This culture is characterized by rapid development. Its height reaches 150 centimeters. The bush is highly branched, and the crown has a uniformly rounded shape. The lifespan of the crop is 20 years, after which the roots die off. Young shoots are thin and have a light green tint.

The leaves are large in size and have a glossy texture. Their edges are smooth or slightly jagged. Flowers reach 6-7 centimeters in diameter. The unopened bud has an elongated shape and a greenish color. Sometimes there is a pink tint.

Opened flowers are snow-white in color. They are semi-double and contain many yellow stamens. The buds are present on the branches for 1 week. They form brushes of 3-15 pieces.

Main advantages and disadvantages

This variety of roses has many advantages:

1. Lush and abundant flowering. The culture is used to decorate various structures - arches, walls, fences.
2. Possibility of re-blooming. With the timely removal of faded inflorescences, it is possible to achieve the appearance of flowers again.
3. Unusual structure of inflorescences and interesting shade. The flowers are cup-shaped and semi-double in texture.
4. Pleasant aroma. He is quite weak.
5. Fast growth. Over a short period of time, a rose can hide unattractive elements of the garden.
6. Frost resistance.
7. Average disease resistance.

At the same time, the culture also has certain disadvantages:

1. The need to construct a support.
2. Risk of black spot disease. This disease develops in humid climates.
3. Inability to use for bouquet decoration.

Features of growing a flower

In order for the plant to develop normally and enjoy lush flowering, it is necessary to carry out planting work correctly.

Optimal place

It is recommended to plant the rose in a sunny place. In the shade, the crop will not bloom profusely. It is best to plant the flower on level ground or on a small hill.

It is not worth placing the crop in lowlands, since in such places there is stagnation of water.

Preparing the soil and seedlings

The rose should be planted in an area with light and fertile soil. Dense soil with stagnant groundwater is not suitable. Before planting, the soil should be loosened with sand and peat, and humus should be added.

The plant should be planted in a pre-prepared hole. Its diameter should be 65 centimeters and its depth 1 meter. It is worth placing a fertile mixture of humus, garden soil and river sand in the hole. These components are taken in a ratio of 1:1:2. You can also add a bucket of wood ash and 150 grams of mineral fertilizers into the hole.

A few hours before planting, the bushes should be immersed in water. It is permissible to use a growth stimulator. This stimulates the rooting of the bushes.

Planting process

To carry out planting work, do the following:

1. Trim the roots of the seedlings. They should not exceed 30 centimeters in length. It is also worth removing excess shoots - there should be 3-4 pieces left.
2. Carefully place the seedlings in the recesses and cover with soil.
3. Water the beds moderately.

Nuances of plant care

In order for the culture to fully develop and delight with abundant flowering for a long time, it is worth providing it with high-quality care.

Watering and humidity

Water the plant strictly at the root. Moisture should not get on the leaves of the crop. The frequency of watering depends on the climate. The soil should not dry out.

Top dressing

Organic products are applied in the same way as mulch. Rotted humus, peat, and compost are suitable for the plant. In the fall, the mulch layer must be renewed. This helps to enrich the chemical composition of the soil and protects the crop from death. At the beginning of summer, use mineral products or ammonium nitrate.

Pruning and replanting

In spring and autumn the plant needs pruning. During the procedure, shoots older than 3 years are removed. Last year's growth should be shortened by 2-3 buds.

When planting a plant in an unfavorable place, it should be replanted immediately. This is recommended to be done in the fall. To do this, the above-ground part of the crop should be removed from the support, and the bush should be carefully dug up. It is recommended to retreat 60 centimeters from the base of the plant.

Then the crop should be pulled out of the ground, get rid of excess soil and immediately planted in a new place. Transplantation is carried out extremely carefully so as not to damage the roots. After 2 days it is worth adding soil and hilling the plant.

Wintering

The plant should be covered for the winter. The rose has flexible shoots, so they can be pressed to the ground and fixed. The top of the structure should be covered with spruce branches or agrofibre. It is also acceptable to use cardboard boxes.

With the arrival of spring, it is recommended to immediately remove the insulating layer so that the bush does not rot. After which the soil around the bush should be well loosened.

During and after flowering

The flowering of the crop continues all summer. For a rose to bloom fully, it requires sun and well-drained soil.The bush also needs moderate humidity. To launch the second wave of flowering, it is recommended to pick off wilted buds.

How to protect a rose from diseases and pests

The plant is resistant to disease development and pest attacks. However, sometimes the crop is affected by black spot. Increased air humidity leads to the development of pathology. Stagnation of moisture in the soil is also a cause.

The affected plant should be dug up along with its roots and transplanted to a remote place. It is recommended to treat the culture with antifungal agents. In advanced cases, the rose is destroyed.

Dangerous pests include aphids, thrips, and spider mites. At an early stage of infection, aphids can be controlled manually. After this, only chemical agents help destroy the parasites.

The appearance of a silvery coating indicates an attack by spider mites. This is often observed in hot and dry weather. The acaricide Neoron helps control pests.

How to propagate

The plant can be propagated in the following ways:

• seed method;
• graft;
• cuttings;
• layering.

Usually, cuttings or layering are used to propagate roses. These methods are considered the most effective. The seed method is used less often. In this case, it is rarely possible to achieve good results, especially when collecting planting material yourself. From seeds prepared with your own hands, roses grow without varietal characteristics.

Use in garden design

Iceberg roses are not suitable for cutting. Bushes are usually used to decorate a garden plot. Crops look especially good when grown on a trunk.

In addition, the bush is perfect for decorating alpine slides, gazebos or lawns. Recently, monochrome white gardens have become increasingly popular. Their basis can be the climbing rose Iceberg.

Tall borders are considered an equally popular option. Climbing roses are often used to decorate them. Also, with the help of Iceberg bushes, it is possible to create an unusual design on walls and arches.

It is worth considering that white roses are perfect for planting in small areas.

With their help, it is possible to visually expand the space.

The climbing rose Iceberg has excellent decorative characteristics. With its help, you can decorate your garden plot and create many attractive compositions. To get excellent results in growing crops, you should strictly follow the recommendations for caring for the crop.