Petal Pals
Floribunda · 2013
Cherry Bonica
Rosa 'Meipeporia'
0.5m - 1.4m
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
Floribunda
Bloom size
Medium (approx. 5-8 cm)
Bloom habit
Clusters of 2 to 5 flowers
Petal count
Approximately 25 petals
Flowering
Continuous / Repeat flowering
Habit
Compact, bushy, spreading
Color
Red
Fragrance
Light
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Not specified
Fragrance Notes
Light fragrance
Color Description
Luminous cherry red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Height
0.5m - 1.4m
Spread
Not specified
Soil
Prefers deep, rich, free-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent disease resistance; 5-star health rating.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water well, avoiding overhead watering to discourage diseases.
Fertilizer
Not specified
Pruning
Prune in late winter to remove damaged and diseased canes and to control size.
Pests & Diseases
Highly disease resistant; avoid overhead watering to prevent disease.
🧬 Pedigree
(Deborah × Golden Holstein) × Knock Out
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Bronze Medal Winner, Australian National Rose Trail Garden Awards (2017); Best established Rose, City of Glasgow Rose Trials (2022)