As the Garden Grows

The “Bonica” rose is a nice little rose for gardeners that would like to have roses in their garden, but would like one that can withstand little maintenance, and is fairly hardy.

Not only is the Bonica rose hardy from zones four and up, but it’s also disease resistant, , very colorful, carefree and be planted as a hedge, specimen, or focal point.

The Bonica rose was voted the World’s Favorite Rose in 1997 by the World Federation of Rose Societies, and an All America Winner in 1987.

‘Bonica’ is a lively rose of low, spreading habit.

It produces large sprays of cupped, fully double, rose-pink flowers with glossy, rich green foliage. Also known as Rosa Meidonomac.

This lovely rose grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet with a width of 1 to 4 feet.

• Bloomtime Range: Mid Spring to Mid Fall
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
• AHS Heat Zone: 3 to 9
• Light Range: Sun to Full Sun
• pH Range: 4.5 to 8
• Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Clay Loam
• Water Range: Normal to Moist