Overview
Rosa 'Bonica' is a bushy shrub in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Bonica' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, patio and container plants and cut flowers.
About
Rosa 'Bonica 82',, is a shrub rose cultivar, bred by Marie-Louise Meilland in France in 1982. The cultivar was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1987.
Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Rosa 'Bonica 82'
About the genus
A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.
Wikipedia contributors, "Rose", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Rose
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rosa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa 'Bonica' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, cut flowers
- Fragrance
- Mild, fruity
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Bonica'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Water regularly during dry periods. Fertilize in spring and mid-summer to promote flowering.
- Pruning
- Prune in early spring to remove dead or weak stems and to shape the shrub. Light pruning after flowering can encourage repeat blooms.
- Propagation
- Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose leaf rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose powdery mildew, Rose black spot, Rose rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Rosa 'Bonica'?
Plant in well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Water regularly during dry periods. Fertilize in spring and mid-summer to promote flowering.
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Bonica'?
Rosa 'Bonica' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Bonica' need?
Rosa 'Bonica' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Rosa 'Bonica'?
Prune in early spring to remove dead or weak stems and to shape the shrub. Light pruning after flowering can encourage repeat blooms.
Is Rosa 'Bonica' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Bonica' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rosa 'Bonica'?
Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
