Overrated for ease, underrated for beauty — Iceberg

People describe Iceberg as easy and I'd push back on that slightly. applying rose-specific granular fertiliser in early spring needs consistent attention and rose dieback from hard winter frosts can undermine progress quickly if ignored.

Where Iceberg is genuinely underrated is the beauty. dense double blooms with a classic silhouette is extraordinary when you see it in person. I display it in a large terracotta pot on a sunny patio and it gets comments from everyone who sees it. first flush of blooms in late spring is the time to really understand what this plant offers. Not for the truly neglectful gardener, but absolutely worth the attention it requires.