Bonica Rose
Best resilient shrub for continuous garden beauty.
The Bonica® rose is a top-selling shrub rose known for its abundant clusters of soft candy-pink, fully double flowers. It blooms continually throughout the season, offering a vibrant display on arching canes. This hardy variety is ideal for mass plantings, hedges, or as a striking specimen in your garden. Enjoy the beauty of its bright orange hips in the fall, a testament to its robust nature. Bonica® is recognized for its health and resilience, making it a standout choice for rose enthusiasts.
$53.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+35%
Above average
Type
Landscape
/ Landscape
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking low-maintenance, healthy roses
- Homeowners desiring constant color in their landscape
- Beginners or those in challenging growing zones
Who should skip it
- Gardeners prioritizing strong, classic rose perfume
- Connoisseurs preferring complex, high-centered bloom shapes
- Gardeners with limited space or desiring upright, formal specimens
Performance breakdown
Bloom Consistency
Continual flowering ensures a vibrant display throughout the entire growing season.
Environmental Hardiness
Robust genetics allow this variety to thrive across diverse climate zones.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to hedges, mass plantings, or standalone container displays.
Maintenance Ease
Resilient nature reduces the need for intensive care and constant monitoring.
Shade Tolerance
Performs reliably in partial shade where other roses often struggle.
Fragrance Intensity
Offers a subtle scent profile rather than an overwhelming floral perfume.
Key Specs
Type
Landscape
Color
Soft Pink
Fragrance
Lightly Fragrant
Hardiness Zone
4 - 10
Size
4' - 5' x 4'
Rebloom
Continual Blooming
Bloom Type
Full
Year
1987
Features
- Continually blooming shrub rose
- Large clusters of soft candy-pink flowers
- Produces bright orange hips in fall
- Ideal for mass planting, hedges, or specimen
- All-American Award winner
- Container friendly
- Tolerates partial shade
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust health of the Bonica Rose plants received from Heirloom Roses. Many highlight their vigorous growth and remarkable disease resistance, making them a reliable choice even for less experienced gardeners. The continuous, abundant blooms are frequently admired, contributing to a beautiful and low maintenance garden display. This rose is celebrated for its consistent performance and ability to thrive, exceeding expectations for both beauty and resilience.
Know before you buy
While it thrives in full sun, the Bonica rose is notably versatile and can tolerate partial shade. You will still see consistent blooming even if your garden doesn't receive direct sunlight all day.
You can expect this shrub to reach a mature size of approximately 4 to 5 feet in height and width. Its arching habit makes it a great choice for filling space in a hedge or as a standalone specimen.
Yes, the Bonica is container-friendly. Ensure you use a large enough pot with adequate drainage to accommodate its root system and provide regular water, as container plants dry out faster than those in the ground.
It is widely recognized for its health and resilience, making it a reliable choice for gardeners of all skill levels. Its status as an All-American Award winner reflects its ability to perform well across a wide range of hardiness zones without excessive fuss.
As the season winds down, the plant produces bright orange hips. These provide visual interest throughout the autumn months and are a sign of the plant's overall vigor.
The Bonica rose offers only a light fragrance. If you are looking for a rose specifically for its heavy perfume, this variety may be too subtle for your needs.
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