This shrub rose is one of the original Meidiland series of roses. This group features varieties with resistance to most major rose diseases, have good plant hardiness, and the ability to grow in difficult settings. "Bonica" has double pink flowers that are born on main and side branches all summer long. The arched canes make this an excellent hedge plant or it can be used as a specimen plant in a foundation planting. Planted in mass, the flower show is quite spectacular. Bright orange rose hips form in fall for added color.