Date Planted: February 25, 1999 Though this rose is hyped as an improvement on the original Bonica, which it is a sport of, it is rumoured to be a disappointing rose. While the flowers are larger and fuller than Bonica, the plant is reputed to be much less tough and trouble-free. I was ready to shovel-prune this plant; it was being completely engulfed by neighboring plants and I figured it didn't have a chance. Well, it's turned out to be a fighter! It's thrown some basals and nice bloom sprays - I guess I need to thin out the competing weedy perennials and give it some room to stretch it's wings. Gave it away. It didn't actually suck, but I didn't like it much either. |
Royal Bonica (MEImodac)