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RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Suitable for zones 4 - 10
- the first shrub to win the AARS award
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Bears dainty clusters of attractive, small to medium-sized, mid pink flowers. If they are not dead-headed they will be followed by a wonderful crop of bright red hips, which last long into the winter. It forms a nice, sturdy shrub with tidy, spreading growth and ample foliage. It is hardy, very healthy and extremely reliable, making it one of the most widely planted of all roses.
GROWTH HABIT
‘Bonica’ forms a nice, sturdy shrub with tidy, spreading growth and ample foliage. It is hardy, has little disease and is extremely reliable, making it one of the most widely planted of all roses. A good choice for private gardens and for landscaping; it can be grown in beds and borders, in both formal and informal settings. It is also perfect for a large container.
AWARDS
AARS Winner 1987.
ROSE CHARACTERISTICS
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Rose Type
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Shrub Rose |
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Growth Habit
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Spreading |
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Color
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Pure pink |
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Fragrance Strength
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Light |
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Flowering
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Very double blooms |
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Flower Size
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Small |
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Disease Resistance
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Good |
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Height
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2 - 5 ft |
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Width
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4 - 6 ft |
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Hybridizer
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Marie-Louise Meilland |
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Year of Introduction
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1987 |
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Introduced by
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Conard-Pyle Co.
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Suitable for zones
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Zones 4 - 10 |
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Petal Count
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35 to 40 |
