Bonica - Weeks Rose

$39.99

BONICA

Shrub Rose

A very pretty, yet tough rose, bearing dainty clusters of flowers on a nice sturdy shrub

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

Rose Type	Shrub Rose
Growth Habit	Spreading
Color	Pure pink
Fragrance Strength	Light
Flowering	Very double blooms
Flower Size	Small
Disease Resistance	Good
Height	2 - 5 ft
Width	4 - 6 ft
Hybridizer	Marie-Louise Meilland
Year of Introduction	1987
Introduced by	Conard-Pyle Co.
Suitable for zones	Zones 4 - 10
Petal Count	35 to 40