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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.2m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Rosa 'Bonica'
Other names: Rose 'Bonica', Shrub rose 'Bonica', Ground cover rose 'Bonica'
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Genus: Rosa
Variety or cultivar: 'Bonica' _ 'Bonica' is a repeat flowering shrub rose. It is an upright, short, arching shrub with deep-green foliage, and good disease resistance. From late spring until late summer it bears fragrant, soft pink flowers borne in clusters at the tips of branches.
Rosa 'Bonica' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-pink, Pink in Spring; Pale-pink, Pink in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Fragrance: Soft fragrance.
Habit: Arching, Bushy, Upright
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Watch out for
Specific pests:
Aphids
, Caterpillars
, Deer
, Glasshouse red spider mite
, Leafhoppers
, Rabbits
, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly
, Scale insects
Specific diseases:
Downy mildew
, Powdery mildew
, Rose black spot
, Rose rust
General care
Propagation methods: Budding, Hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Rosa 'Bonica' (Shrub rose 'Bonica') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens
Cultivation: Plant in moist but free-draining or free-draining soil in a sunny position. Avoid planting in sites that have previously been used for growing roses.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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