Colour Chameleon

Question:

I’ve had three Iceberg roses for over 10 years – the white, pale pink and deep purple – but now they’re starting to look alike. Even some white ones are turning pink. Am I doing something wrong?

Answer:

Iceberg roses are naturally prone to colour changes over time. The original white variety has produced ‘sports’ – mutations that appear spontaneously – resulting in blushpink (Pink Iceberg) and deep purple (Burgundy Iceberg) flowers. These changes are genetic, not caused by your climate, fertiliser or care. What you’re seeing is classic hereditary variation, and it’s a hallmark of Icebergs’ charming but sometimes unpredictable, nature.