Rosa 'Korbin' (Korbin Floribunda Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Korbin'
SynonymsRosa 'Iceberg'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginKordes, 1958.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a - 6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-21 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)-5 - 5
Height0.5 - 1 m
Spread0.5 - 1 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionRosa 'Korbin' is a Floribunda rose with full white blooms.
LandscapeMakes a beautiful specimen plant, can be trained to grow from a longer, erect stalk. Also can be grown into a hedge. Will attract butterflies.
CultivationBest flowering and disease resistance if grown in full sun, in a location with good air circulation, in moderately moist, well-drained soil containing loam. Tolerant of some light shade. Best watered in the morning deeply and regularly, avoiding the crown. Mulch in summer to aid in the retention of water, keep roots cool and control weeds. Deadhead to encourage new flowers. Prune as required in late winter to early spring. Heavier pruning will increase flower size.
Notable SpecimensNiagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionOdd-pinnate (arranged oppositely with one leaf at the tip).
Flower DescriptionOften semi-double, creamy white, silky petals, arranged in large clusters.

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