Bonica Rose

Bonica Rose (Rosa 'Bonica')

Bonica Rose (Rosa 'Bonica') is a versatile, floriferous shrub rose known for its continuous pink blooms, compact form, and reliable performance in a wide range of climates. Also known as Bonica 82, this award-winning rose brings soft, romantic color to borders, foundations, and mass plantings with minimal maintenance.

Distinctive Features

Bonica forms a rounded, bushy shrub 3 to 5 feet tall and wide, covered from late spring through frost in clusters of soft pink, semi-double blooms. The flowers are lightly fragrant and self-cleaning, often followed by decorative orange hips in late summer. Its medium green foliage is disease-resistant and holds well into fall, contributing to its extended garden presence.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; regular watering during dry spells
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in cottage or foundation gardens
• Mass plantings for soft, continuous color
• Mixed borders with perennials and shrubs
• Low informal hedging or walkway edging
• Urban landscapes needing resilient shrubs

Low Maintenance Care

• Prune in early spring to shape and encourage flowering
• Deadheading not required; blooms are self-cleaning
• Apply mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds
• Fertilize in early spring and midsummer for best bloom production
• Watch for aphids or black spot; typically very resistant

Why Choose Bonica Rose

• Continuous pink blooms from spring to frost
• Compact, rounded habit ideal for many settings
• High disease resistance and low upkeep
• Decorative hips add fall and winter interest
• A reliable, long-season focal point in both formal and informal gardens

Bonica Rose offers dependable performance, romantic color, and easy care�making it a go-to focal point for long-lasting charm in landscapes of any scale.