Vivid, saturated scarlet-red shade, maintaining a consistent colour throughout full bloom. - bedding floribunda rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - classic, rose character
– Vivid, saturated scarlet-red rosette blooms.
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and borders.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Proven performance with ADR certification.
– Hardy to USDA Zone 5b, robust in cold.
– Special feature: Award-winning Romantica® shrub with glossy foliage and premium silver quality rating.
Natural variety – Clear professional guidance
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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MONA LISA® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose
Step outside after rain and Mona Lisa® greets you with scarlet rosettes held above neat, bushy growth, creating a calm sense of balance even in compact city plots where wind and showers are frequent. This floribunda’s clusters of very double flowers open repeatedly from early summer well into autumn, offering a long, colourful season with little need for specialist pruning or fuss. Grown on its own roots, it builds strength gradually, rewarding patience with dependable structure and the reassuring ability to regenerate from the base if winter or mishaps take their toll. In beds, borders or generous containers, its mid-green, healthy foliage and compact outline make planning easy, while the peat-free compost and simple rainwater-watering approach fit comfortably with a more sustainable, low-input style of gardening in small family spaces. Think of the first year as quiet root building, the second as shaping shoots, and the third as your full, established display settling confidently into its rhythm. Use it to anchor a “girly” London front garden, edge a path, or provide reliable structure near a doorway, where its rich colour brings quiet drama without demanding constant attention from busy beginners.
Freshly opened flower of Mona Lisa®, showing its radiant scarlet-red bloom.
Closed bud of Mona Lisa® in dark scarlet-red.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Small front garden bed
The compact 55–80 cm habit and dense foliage give a tidy, almost hedge-like presence, ideal for edging a narrow London front garden without overwhelming the space or pavement, especially for the time-poor urban gardener beginner.
Rainwater-friendly gravel strip
Planted into well-prepared soil beneath decorative gravel, Mona Lisa® copes well in exposed, showery conditions, using rainwater efficiently while avoiding waterlogging if the subsoil is loosened for drainage, suiting sustainability-minded city gardeners homeowners.
Feature plant in a large container
In a 40–50 litre peat-free pot with drainage, this bushy floribunda forms a rounded, scarlet focal point on steps or balconies, needing only regular watering and light deadheading to maintain a smart look for busy urban residents balcony-owners.
Low, formal rose border
The even height and floribunda flowering make it perfect for rhythmical repeats along a path or driveway; close planting gives a continuous band of colour that stays neat with straightforward winter pruning, ideal for design-conscious gardeners planners.
Mixed border with perennials
Its vivid scarlet rosettes stand out among airy perennials such as verbena, yarrow or marigolds, creating a soft, romantic look while the rose provides structure and season-long interest, attractive to those who like layered planting stylists.
Family garden focal point
Placed near a seating area or lawn, this rose offers months of showy bloom with only moderate care, while its own-root longevity means it can mature gracefully as the family garden develops over many years, suiting long-term planners families.
Partially shaded town garden
Suitable for partial shade, it will still flower well where buildings limit direct sun, helping you dress awkward side returns or shaded corners in consistent colour without demanding high-maintenance regimes, reassuring less experienced growers novices.
Compact rose hedge
At close spacings it forms a low, scarlet flowering line that defines boundaries more gently than hard landscaping, giving privacy and seasonal interest while remaining easy to prune and refresh from strong basal shoots on its own roots hedge-makers.
Styling ideas
Romantic-Frontage – line a short townhouse path with Mona Lisa® and soft pink or white nepeta, creating a “girly” welcome that flowers for months – ideal for style-aware owners of small London terraces
Crimson-Contrast – pair the scarlet blooms with silver foliage such as artemisia or low lavender for a crisp, modern border that still feels lush – suits minimalists wanting reliable colour structure
Balcony-Focus – plant one rose in a 50 litre pot with trailing thyme and compact marigolds to create a single, low-care focal point – perfect for busy balcony gardeners with limited time
Cottage-Stripe – alternate Mona Lisa® with dwarf yarrow in a narrow bed to form a soft, stripy low hedge of red and pastel umbels – good for families seeking charm without complex upkeep
Evening-Glow – cluster three bushes in a corner bed where their repeated flowering provides a long-season backdrop to lanterns or seating – appealing to entertainers wanting dependable, easy-care colour
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda shrub rose from the Romantica® collection; registered as MEIlyxir, marketed as Mona Lisa® Romantica® MEIlyxir, with ARS exhibition name Mona Lisa for floribunda show classes.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Michèle Meilland Richardier for Meilland International SA in France; introduced and registered in 2003, with parentage undisclosed but selected for floribunda bedding performance.
Awards and recognition
Bronze medal at Monza International Rose Competition 2003, ADR certification in Germany 2004, and SNHF Grand Prix de la Rose first prize 2011, confirming sustained garden merit and reliability.
Growth and structural characteristics
Compact, bushy plant 55–80 cm tall and 40–55 cm wide, with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickles; spent blooms may linger due to very double flowers and weaker self-cleaning.
Flower morphology
Large, very double rosette blooms, 40+ petals, produced in clusters; strong remontant habit with abundant second flush, giving a classic floribunda effect for beds, borders or specimen plantings.
Colour data and phenology
Intense scarlet-red flowers (RHS 46A outer, 45A inner) with glossy petals; colour may deepen in cool weather and lighten slightly in heat, but generally retains a vivid, uniform scarlet through full bloom.
Fragrance and aroma
Very weak scent, with only a faint classic rose note detectable at close range in warm, still conditions; bred primarily for visual effect and bedding impact rather than strong perfume in the garden.
Hip characteristics
Limited hip set expected due to strongly double blooms; where formed, small 6–9 mm red, spherical hips appear sparsely, offering modest seasonal interest without significant self-seeding issues.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b, Swedish Zone 4); disease resistance medium to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefiting from good airflow and occasional protective treatments.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained soil with regular watering in hot spells; moderate maintenance with light deadheading and seasonal pruning; plant 25–50 cm apart depending on hedge, mass or specimen use.
MONA LISA® offers compact, scarlet floribunda colour, award-backed reliability and long-term own-root resilience for UK family gardens, making it a thoughtful choice if you prefer enduring beauty with modest upkeep.
Competition and Show Awards:
Monza International Rose Competition – Bronze medal (2003); ADR certification, Germany (2004); SNHF – Grand Prix de la Rose, 1st prize (2011)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double flowers make it of low attractiveness to pollinators, since the double flower form and reduced accessibility of the stamens limit insects' ability to reach nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double blooms enclose the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental variety
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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