Petal Pals
shrub · 1982
Bonica
Rosa 'MEIdomonac'
3-5 feet (90-150 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2-3 inches (5-7 cm)
Bloom habit
Cluster-flowered
Petal count
17-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Small, semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Lightly fragrant, sometimes described as fresh apple.
Color Description
Medium pink with darker edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet (90-150 cm)
Spread
3-6 feet (90-185 cm)
Soil
Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil moist but well-drained; avoid wetting leaves when exposed to the sun.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter or early spring, and again in early summer.
Pruning
Deadheading will promote further flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to thrips and spider mites; good resistance to black spot.
🧬 Pedigree
(Rosa sempervirens L. × Mademoiselle Marthe Carron) × Picasso
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AARS Winner 1987, Award of Garden Merit (AGM)