Iceberg Rose with Black Spot – Vigorous Growth Overcomes It

First-Year Iceberg Had Aphids, Yellow Leaves, Black Spot

Lost affected leaves but continues blooming and growing vigorously.

Iceberg's Nature

Classic variety, long in commerce, less disease-resistant than modern roses. But its vigor lets it shrug off black spot.

Advice

Don't worry. Prune by ⅓ in spring. Clean new growth indicates recovery. Enjoy the rose.