Bonica rose
Rosa 'Meidomonac'
Bonica rose (Rosa 'Meidomonac') is a shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 3 to 5 ft tall and 4 to 5 ft wide, needs medium water, and prefers full sun. An easy, arching shrub rose covered in soft-pink double sprays all summer, then orange-red hips into winter. An award winner: disease-tolerant and dependable.
On the CSU listmedium water3 to 5 ft tall and 4 to 5 ft wide
Photos
- Photo 1: Salicyna, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
- Photo 2: Salicyna, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4 to 9
- Water needs
- medium water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.0 to 7.5
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- low
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 3 to 5 ft tall and 4 to 5 ft wide
- Planting spacing
- ~5 ft apart (4 ft for a hedge/screen)
- Growth rate
- Moderate
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer, late summer, early fall
- Bloom color
- pink
- Bloom length
- Reblooms
- Foliage
- Deciduous
What it will do to your yard
- Hedge use
- Informal hedge or screen
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Deer
- Deer often browse this
- Colorado native
- No
Also worth knowing
- Fire rating
- Not rated
Things to know before you plant
- ThornyIt is thorny, so site it away from paths, seating, and play areas.
Common problems on the Front Range
- Aphids
- Blackspot and powdery mildew
- Japanese beetle
These are general tendencies for this group of plants on the Front Range, not a diagnosis. Many are stress-driven and preventable with good siting and watering. For a specific plant or an active problem, consult a certified arborist or your local CSU Extension office.
Planting & establishment
Give it deep, regular water the first two seasons and steady moisture after; mulch to keep the roots cool and moist.
- Pruning: moderate.
- Fruit: ornamental.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bonica rose good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Bonica rose is a well-suited shrub for Colorado's Front Range.
- What should I know before planting Bonica rose?
- The main things to know: It is thorny, so site it away from paths, seating, and play areas.
- How big does Bonica rose get?
- It matures to about 3 to 5 ft tall and 4 to 5 ft wide.
- How far apart do I plant Bonica rose?
- Space Bonica rose about 5 ft apart for a full, natural form, or about 4 ft apart for a faster hedge or screen.
- Is Bonica rose hardy on the Front Range?
- Bonica rose is hardy in USDA 4 to 9. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b to 6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does Bonica rose need?
- It needs medium water once established.
- How fast does Bonica rose grow?
- Bonica rose is a moderate-growing shrub. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
- Is Bonica rose native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
- Is Bonica rose deer-resistant?
- No. Deer often browse Bonica rose, so plan on protecting it where deer roam.
- Is Bonica rose prone to pests or disease on the Front Range?
- Bonica rose can be affected by aphids and other issues common to this group on the Front Range. These are general tendencies, not a diagnosis, many are stress-driven and preventable with good siting and watering. For a specific plant or an active problem, consult a certified arborist or CSU Extension.
- Is Bonica rose a good hedge plant?
- Yes, as an informal hedge. Bonica rose works best as a relaxed hedge or screen kept to its natural form rather than sheared into a tight box.
- How long does Bonica rose bloom?
- Bonica rose reblooms through the season, especially if you deadhead spent flowers on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.
