Petal Pals
shrub · 1981
Bonica
Rosa 'MEIdomonac'
6 to 10 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2 to 3 inches
Bloom habit
Large, rounded clusters.
Petal count
25 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
arching
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild, apple-like scent.
Color Description
Soft pink fading to a lighter blush.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6 to 10 feet
Spread
4 to 6 feet
Soil
Fertile, loamy, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Highly resistant to most common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove dead or diseased wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant; may be susceptible to black spot or aphids in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of Bonica
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ARS Award of Excellence