Rosa 'Bonica' (Bonica Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Bonica'
SynonymsRosa BONICA 82
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-40
Height0.9 m
Spread0.8 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeCompact-rounded spreading.
LandscapeBorders, hedges, climbers, rock garden, flower beds, containers, cut flowers, can accommodate almost any garden need.
CultivationGrow in full sun in moist but well-drained soil. Suckers should be removed annually.
PestsAphids, leafhoppers, spider mites, scale insects, caterpillars, mildew, dieback, canker, viruses, rust and rose slugs.
Notable SpecimensOlds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth, semi-glossy robust woody stems with small characteristic rose spines/thorns.
Leaf DescriptionSemi-glossy, robust, elliptic-pinnate leaves.
Flower DescriptionSolitary, or clustered sprays of showy 5 - 10 petaled flowers arranged in tight whorls.
Colour DescriptionShowy rosy pink to dark pink blooms, medium green foliage, showy reddish-orange rosehip fruits and brownish-green bark with reddish-brown spines/thorns.
Texture DescriptionMedium to spiny.

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