Petal Pals
shrub · Year unknown
Royal Bonica
Rosa 'MEImodac'
125-150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
6-7 cm
Bloom habit
Cluster-bloomed
Petal count
25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Smooth
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, fruity
Color Description
Warm pink tones, often touched with deeper pink edges [Royal Bonica](https://lakeviewroses.com/products/royal-bonica?srsltid=AfmBOoqjzSFR3XllmC9iDvGexRxbLmzBPEJPilOsz8PR_lHHnXX1O0hI).
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
125-150 cm
Spread
125-150 cm
Soil
Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Extremely disease resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Maintain moist, well-drained soil; avoid wetting leaves when exposed to sun; newly planted roses require watering 2-3 times per week until established.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring, and a balanced fertilizer again in early summer.
Pruning
Deadheading will promote further flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to fungal disease in some growing areas.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'Bonica' ('Picasso' x [R. sempervirens x 'Mlle Marthe Carron'])