Iceberg Roses disappoint

9 Nov '08 8:30 am

I love my Iceberg Roses (Zone 5-6) but they are spindly. The are in a South - East location. I prune them in the Spring; I use fish emulsion and compost to feed them. They bloom but they do not have much foliage. Thank you for any suggestions. Smile

10 Nov '08 5:29 am

Welcome,Peggy-It sounds as if you are doing everything right.Is something eating your roses perhaps-for the leaves to fall off ? Are the leaves yellowish ? Or do you have high humidity?.They might need potash to strengthen the branches and stems.

10 Nov '08 7:11 am

Hi Peggy. I have a dozen or more Icebergs. Most are strong growers but 2 are as you describe - spindly and almost leafless. Each of these ill looking ones are in a bed with several big strong ones. I have tried everything to get them to perform like the others but to no avail. I'm really interested to hear what advice you get!