Bush Rose Scarlet Bonica - 20cm Pot

Scarlet Bonica® (Meiscarlebo) is a striking, repeat-flowering bush rose from renowned French rose breeder Meilland, admired for its vibrant scarlet-red flowers, exceptional disease resistance and reliable garden performance.

Part of a new generation of landscape roses, Scarlet Bonica® has been bred to deliver an impressive display of colour with minimal fuss. Its rich scarlet-red blooms create a bold contrast against the green foliage, bringing lasting colour to garden beds, borders and landscaped areas.

One of its standout features is its abundant, almost continuous flowering throughout the growing season. Rather than producing just one major flush, Scarlet Bonica® is known for its extended flowering performance, making it an excellent choice for gardeners wanting consistent colour from spring through autumn.

Its exceptional disease resistance is another significant advantage, helping the plant maintain healthy foliage and strong growth throughout the season. This makes Scarlet Bonica® particularly appealing for gardeners looking for a beautiful rose without the intensive maintenance sometimes associated with traditional varieties.

With its landscape-friendly growth habit and vivid flowers, Scarlet Bonica® works beautifully when planted in groups for a colourful display or incorporated into mixed garden beds alongside perennials and other flowering shrubs.

In Melbourne gardens, this hardy landscape rose is well suited to sunny positions with well-drained soil. Its combination of strong flowering performance, disease resistance and attractive colour makes it a practical choice for both established rose gardens and contemporary landscapes.

Care & Growing Tips
Scarlet Bonica® grows best in a full-sun position, ideally receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Good airflow around the plant will help maintain healthy foliage and support its naturally strong disease resistance.

Water regularly during establishment, then deeply during extended dry periods, particularly throughout Melbourne's warmer months. Apply organic mulch around the base to help retain moisture, regulate soil temperature and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the main stems.

Feed established roses with a suitable rose fertiliser from late August, following the Rose Society of Victoria's seasonal guidance for Melbourne. Continue feeding as recommended during the growing season to support healthy foliage and repeat flowering. For newly planted bare-root roses, delay fertilising until late November or early December to allow the roots to establish.

Prune established plants during July in Melbourne, or August in colder, frost-prone areas. Remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then shape the bush to encourage healthy new growth and maintain its desired form. Remove spent flowers throughout the flowering season where practical to encourage further blooms and keep the plant looking tidy.

Although Scarlet Bonica® is recognised for its excellent disease resistance, good garden hygiene remains beneficial. Remove fallen rose leaves and debris during winter and monitor for common pests such as aphids during periods of active growth.

Ideal for
— Landscape rose gardens
— Mass planting for scarlet-red colour
— Sunny garden beds and borders
— Low-maintenance flowering landscapes
— Mixed shrub and perennial gardens
— Traditional and contemporary garden designs
— Repeated planting along pathways
— Colourful garden edging
— Feature planting in sunny positions
— Gardeners wanting excellent disease resistance
— Long-lasting spring to autumn colour
— Melbourne rose gardens
— Creating bold red flowering displays
— Residential landscape planting
— Gardeners wanting reliable repeat-flowering roses