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Shrub Rose - Bonica

Rose

Rosa 'Bonica'

Overview
This versatile and extremely hardy shrub rose produces masses of soft pink blooms followed by attractive orange-red hips, providing season-long interest. Bonica is celebrated as one of the most disease-resistant and low-maintenance roses available, making it perfect for beginning gardeners or anyone wanting beautiful roses without intensive care. Its spreading habit and continuous blooming make it excellent for mass plantings, slopes, and mixed borders.
Planting
Plant container roses spring through fall, bare root in early spring. Very tolerant of planting conditions.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 14-21 days from seed (typically propagated by grafting).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Japanese beetles, aphids (minimal pest problems overall). Common diseases: Highly disease resistant, occasional canker in harsh conditions.