Bedding rose

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Monalia

Bedding rose

- – Colin Dickson

Cream-white and scarlet-red variegated petals with a golden-yellow centre. - flowerbed floribunda rose - medium-strength, noticeably scented rose - fresh, fruity

– Striking cream-white and scarlet-red stripes.
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant blooms.
– Compact, bushy habit for neat bedding.
H7 winter hardiness, tolerates cold climates.
– Medium-strength fresh, fruity fragrance.
Special feature: Premium gold rated floribunda for sustainable garden design.
Forms and contours – Sustainable garden design
Monalia
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
24,70 £
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MONALIA – pink-and-white striped bedding floribunda rose - Dickson

With its cream-white and scarlet-red striped blooms and bushy, compact habit, MONALIA gives you instant cottage-garden character in a practical size for front gardens and small beds. The medium, double flowers appear in clusters from early summer and rebloom generously, so you enjoy reliable colour without complicated pruning or specialist know-how. On its own roots it settles steadily, forming a durable, balanced shrub that copes well with typical garden conditions and, with sensible preparation, manages the challenges of heavier soils through improved drainage and positioning. Moderate disease resistance keeps routine care simple, while the fresh, fruity fragrance adds extra pleasure along paths and near seating. Over time the dense, mid-green, glossy foliage frames the flowers, giving a tidy, rounded outline that suits classic British planting. Planted as a young, well-rooted 2-litre rose, it will focus on roots first, then build top growth, and by the third season show its full ornamental impact, rewarding gardeners who value long-term structure and uncomplicated maintenance.


Monalia shows double flowers with a visible golden-yellow centre.

Usage options

Target area Reasoning
Front garden feature shrub (single or pair) The compact, bushy habit and distinctive striped flowers make MONALIA an eye-catching, well-contained focal point by a doorway or front path, staying within a manageable height for low windows and railings, ideal for beginners.
Small mixed border with perennials Regular reblooming and medium-sized clusters provide repeated colour among perennials without overpowering them, while the own-root form develops steadily into a balanced bush that knits neatly into mixed cottage-style schemes, suiting stylists.
Low, informal flowering hedge At 50–60 cm spacing MONALIA forms a low, bushy line with dense foliage, giving gentle structure along paths or driveways and a long flowering season; its moderate disease resistance keeps hedge maintenance reasonable for families.
Small group planting in beds (3–5 plants) Planted in a triangle or drift, the clustered flowers and variegated colouring merge into a lively, cohesive block of colour, creating strong visual impact from a little space and rewarding patient gardeners as the three-year development arc unfolds for planners.
Near seating areas or patios The medium-strength, fresh, fruity scent is best appreciated close-up, while the tidy height keeps sightlines open; planted near benches or patios, MONALIA offers seasonal fragrance and colour with only moderate care, ideal for relaxed owners.
Container planting in large pots In a 40–50 litre or larger container with good compost, MONALIA’s bushy habit and repeated clusters create a long-flowering feature for paved or gravelled spaces, with watering and feeding easily managed by busy urban gardeners.
Colour accent in formal or modern layouts The regular shape and clear, patterned colouring work well in simple, repeated schemes or alongside clipped evergreens; moderate disease resistance and manageable size help keep outlines crisp over time for design-conscious buyers.
Beds in heavier or challenging soils Where clay or exposed sites are an issue, planting MONALIA in raised or well-prepared beds helps it establish a durable, own-root framework that anchors the bush and copes better with wet winters and wind for practical-minded householders.

Styling ideas

  • Cottage Stripe Border – Combine MONALIA with soft pinks, whites and airy perennials to echo its variegated blooms, creating a low, romantic edging that flowers for months – for lovers of traditional cottage charm.
  • Evergreen Framework – Set MONALIA in front of low evergreen hedging such as Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrün’ so its patterned flowers pop against a calm green backdrop – for gardeners who prefer tidy, structured beds.
  • Summer Pastel Drift – Plant three to five MONALIA in a loose group with pale grasses and white perennials to create a gentle, colour-washed drift – for those seeking soft, easy-going summer displays.
  • Patio Feature Pot – Grow a single MONALIA in a 50 litre terracotta or stone container beside seating, underplanting with low herbs to highlight its scent and colour – for balcony, courtyard and small-terrace owners.
  • Contemporary Contrast – Use MONALIA among slate, gravel or simple hard landscaping so its cream and scarlet flowers act as bold colour accents against clean lines – for fans of modern, low-fuss garden design.

Technical cultivar profile
Property Data
Name and registration MONALIA is a floribunda bed rose from the Bedding rose collection; current trade name MONALIA – pink-and-white striped bedding floribunda rose - Dickson; commercial type flowerbed floribunda rose.
Origin and breeding Bred by Colin Dickson at Dickson Nurseries Ltd., Newtownards, Northern Ireland; breeding year recorded as 2010 in the United Kingdom; parentage and exact introduction dates are not documented.
Growth and structural characteristics Bushy, compact shrub typically 75–105 cm high with 60–80 cm spread; dense, mid-green, glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; suitable for structured beds, low hedges and small groups in average UK gardens.
Flower morphology Medium-sized, double blooms with around 26–39 petals, borne in clusters of three to five on each stem; flowers are flat in form and repeat well, with a particularly abundant second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology Cream-white and scarlet-red variegated petals with a golden-yellow centre; vivid red buds open to strongly striped flowers that gradually fade to pink and cream, with moderate colour retention through the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma Medium-strength, fresh, fruity scent that is clearly noticeable at close range; best appreciated near paths, patios or seating; flower form offers some, but limited, appeal to pollinators due to petal fullness.
Hip characteristics Occasional small, spherical hips around 10–14 mm in diameter develop; coloured red (RHS 46A) and potentially adding a modest ornamental effect in late season when present on established plants.
Resistance and winter hardiness Hardy to approximately -21 to -18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3); disease resistance rated moderate, with average tolerance of powdery mildew, black spot and rust under typical garden conditions.
Horticultural recommendations Suited to beds, borders, low hedges and large containers; plant 50–60 cm apart in groups or rows, or 100 cm as a specimen; moderate maintenance, with occasional plant protection and routine feeding recommended.

MONALIA – pink-and-white striped bedding floribunda rose - Dickson offers distinctive striped blooms, a compact, bushy habit and reliable rebloom on a durable own-root framework, making it a thoughtful choice for long-term, low-fuss garden planting.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: MONALIA – pink-and-white striped bedding floribunda rose - Dickson
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:28.05.2025
Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold
Item Number: [1317] 53-260 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: Monalia is an Irish townland, a small rural settlement in the parish of Donaghmoyne in County Monaghan, and the cultivar probably took its name from there.
Current Trade Name: Monalia Bedding rose Dickson
Rose Group: Floribunda
Commercial Type: flowerbed floribunda rose
Commercial Group: Bed rose
Collection: Bedding rose

Origin and Breeding

Introduction Year: Data not available
Registration Year: Data not available
Breeder: Colin Dickson
Breeding Company / Institution: Dickson Nurseries Ltd. (Newtownards, Northern Ireland)
Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 2010
Parentage: unknown

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 2.5-3.4ft (75-105 cm)
Spread: 2-2.6ft (60-80 cm)
Growth Habit: bushy
Foliage: The variety has dense foliage; the leaves have a glossy surface and a mid-green shade (RHS 137A).
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: No data on the behaviour of open flowers.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39
Flower Fullness: double-flowered
Flower Shape: flat
Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)
Inflorescence Type: clustered, 3-5 flowers/stem
Colour Code: ARS code: DPk RHS code: 55B (outer), 55C (inner)
Repeat Flowering: It reblooms well; the second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink-white-striped
Flower Colour Description: Cream-white and scarlet-red variegated petals with a golden-yellow centre.
Closed Bud: Vivid scarlet red, with cream-white striping on the outer petals.
Newly Opened Flower: Distinctly variegated: scarlet-red and white sectors, with a golden-yellow halo at the base of the petals.
Full Bloom: Cream-white base with irregular scarlet-red stripes and spots, bright golden-yellow stamens shining from the centre.
Before Fading: The red tone softens, fading into pink, the creamy white becomes dominant, and the yellow centre grows creamier.
Colour Fading Description: During opening the vivid scarlet red fades to pink, the creamy-white base colour becomes dominant, and the yellow centre turns creamier.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium-strength, noticeably scented rose
Fragrance Character: fresh, fruity
Pollinator Attraction: Very double (40+ petals) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent because the fully double flower form conceals the stamens, reducing pollen and nectar accessibility and thus lowering their appeal.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The descriptions do not explicitly list it as pollinator-friendly.

Hip Characteristics

Hip Shape: spherical
Hip Colour: red (RHS 46A)
Hip Comment: Occasionally produced, 10–14 mm in diameter, spherical, red (RHS 46A) rose hip; may have ornamental value.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.
Disease Resistance: moderate
  • powdery mildew – moderate
  • black spot – moderate
  • rust – moderate

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Planting Distance: for mass planting 60 cm, for hedging 50 cm, as a standalone specimen 100 cm
Planting Density: in square planting 2,8 plants/m², in hexagonal arrangement 3,2 plants/m²
Maintenance Requirement: Maintenance requirement moderate; due to average disease resistance, occasional plant protection is required.
Primary Uses: no data

Comments

Strengths: Forms and contours – Sustainable garden design
Companion Plants: Lonicera nitida ‘Maigrün’ - groundcover honeysuckle Lychnis alpina 'Magenta' - alpine catchfly Liatris spicata 'Alba' - blazing star
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MONALIA – pink-and-white striped bedding floribunda rose - Dickson
Cream-white and scarlet-red variegated petals with a golden-yellow centre. - flowerbed floribunda rose - medium-strength, noticeably scented rose - fresh, fruity
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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.

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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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