Mona Lisa- Japan

Mona Lisa Rose Overview

Summary: Mona Lisa is a shrub rose suitable for garden use and as a cut flower. Its blossoms combine a classic and cupping flower shape and feature a strong, myrrh-like fragrance. It has slender yet vigorous canes, shiny foliage with excellent disease resistance, and performs well with proper care.

Details:

• English Name: Mona Lisa

• Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)

• Characteristics: Upright, medium-sized shrub

• Bloom Form: Fully double, mix of classical and cupping shape

• Bloom Color: Pink

• Fragrance: Strong, myrrh-like aroma

• Blooming Period: Repeated flushes throughout multiple seasons

• Bloom Diameter: 8 cm (3 in)

• Flowering Habit: Prolific

• Disease Resistance: Strong

• Cold Hardiness: Undetermined

• Heat Tolerance: Unknown

• Origin: Japan

• Breeder: Unknown

• Year of Development: Unknown

Advantages:

• Prolific Bloomer: Consistently produces blooms with adequate care and nutrition.

• Adaptable Growth: Can be grown as a small shrub (40–90 cm/1.3–3 ft) or as a taller bush in-ground (~1.5 m/5 ft).

• Elegant and Fragrant Flowers: The soft pink blossoms offer visual appeal and a captivating fragrance, making them ideal for cutting.

• Low Maintenance: Shiny, disease-resistant foliage and moderate height make it easy to grow in various conditions.

Considerations:

• Slow Growth: Mona Lisa has a slower growth rate and may take longer to establish than other roses.

• Cold Sensitivity: Buds may take longer to open in cooler weather.

Best Practices:

• For containers, ensure adequate space.

• For garden use, it makes an excellent choice for hedges, mixed borders, or as a focal shrub.

Mona Lisa is a delightful addition for rose enthusiasts seeking beauty, fragrance, and versatility.