Rose - Mona Lisa

Common Name:
Rose ‘Mona Lisa’

Description:
Rose ‘Mona Lisa’ is a floribunda‑type rose (also marketed under the name Meilyxir) celebrated for its rich, velvety crimson blooms and reliable performance. The flowers are densely petalled, often opening in clusters, and maintain a striking colour throughout their life. The foliage is glossy and healthy, offering good contrast to the blooms. In Melbourne gardens, ‘Mona Lisa’ adapts well to full sun and well‑drained soils, and with proper care (watering, feeding, pruning) it delivers continuous flowering from spring through to autumn. Its vigour, combined with its decorative appeal and ease of maintenance, makes it a strong choice for garden beds, borders or even in large containers.

Form:
Shrub – Medium
(Floribunda / bush rose habit)

Mature Size:
Height: ~ 0.8 – 1.0 m
Width: ~ 0.8 – 1.0 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn
Repeat flowering

Flower Colour:
Crimson red
Deep red tones

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Perennial
Repeat flowering
Bee Attracting
Suitable for Borders / Mass Planting
Moderate disease resistance

Toxicity:
Not known to be significantly toxic. Rose thorns may cause minor injury or irritation.

Companion Plants:
Lavandula (Lavender)
Nepeta (Catmint)
Salvia (various types)
Geranium ‘Rozanne’
Fine grasses (e.g. blue fescue, Pennisetum)