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.
– Very double flowers with abundant repeats.
– Compact, bushy habit for beds and borders.
– Proven performance with ADR certification.
– Hardy to around –25 °C for cold climates.
– Special feature: Award-winning Romantica® bedding rose with premium silver cultivar rating.
Natural variety – Clear professional guidance
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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MONA LISA® – scarlet bedding floribunda rose - Richardier
Scarlet clusters of sumptuous rosette blooms make MONA LISA® a refined yet practical choice for small British front gardens, where its bushy habit and dense foliage create a neat, composed look with minimal fuss. Bred by Meilland for reliable flowering, it offers abundant scarlet-red trusses over a long season, brightening beds and low borders even in typical mixed sun and cloud. As an own-root rose, it develops a naturally balanced structure and regenerates well after pruning, supporting a long ornamental life in family gardens. With medium disease resistance and sturdy growth, it copes steadily in changeable weather, even where heavy clay soils need careful drainage or raised beds. Its moderate size suits smaller beds, paths and around-the-house planting, where you can enjoy an elegant yet easy-care display that settles in over time. Think of its development as roots first, then shoots, then full garden presence over the first three years, rewarding patient, simple care.
Freshly opened flower of Mona Lisa® with vivid scarlet-red petals.
Closed bud of Mona Lisa® Romantica®, showing its dark scarlet-red tone.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden bedding by the path
The compact, bushy form and moderate height keep beds looking tidy without obscuring windows or views, while clusters of scarlet blooms lend classic front-garden formality with limited pruning and deadheading needed – ideal for the busy beginner.
Small mixed border near the house
Its vivid scarlet flowers stand out against mid-green foliage, giving a reliable colour focus among perennials and shrubs; the plant remains proportionate to narrow borders, so you can achieve a composed cottage look without complex layout planning – perfect for the style-conscious homeowner.
Feature group of 3–5 roses in a family garden
Planting in small groups creates a low, continuous flowering mass that reads as one bold block of colour; the own-root plants gradually knit together into a stable, long-lived stand, supporting a simple, repeatable design – reassuring for the cautious improver.
Low hedge or boundary edging
Regular spacing along a path or boundary forms a low rose hedge with dense foliage and repeated flower flushes; once shaped, it needs only light annual pruning to maintain a clean line, fitting gardens that favour structure over intensive work – suited to the orderly gardener.
Large container on terrace or doorstep (40–50 litres)
In a generous container with good drainage, its moderate root system and bushy crown adapt well, providing season-long colour close to seating or doors; own-root growth recovers reliably if repotted or trimmed, supporting long-term use in one spot – useful for the urban balcony-owner.
Rose bed with classic cottage-style companions
Scarlet clusters pair well with softer-toned perennials and annuals, creating a traditional cottage mix; its repeat flowering underpins the display while partners weave around it, delivering a full, romantic effect without specialist rose design knowledge – ideal for the cottage enthusiast.
Raised bed in heavier clay soil
Growing MONA LISA® in a raised bed or improved border allows the roots to establish in freer-draining soil, while the compact stature still gives strong colour impact; this makes dependable rose growing more accessible in wetter, heavier plots – helpful for the clay-soil gardener.
Low-maintenance family garden scheme
Moderate maintenance needs, medium disease resistance and steady growth make it suitable for simple yearly care routines; once established, pruning can be flexible, focusing on shaping and light thinning rather than technical cuts, supporting those who want beauty with minimal detail – ideal for the time-pressed owner.
Styling ideas
Pathway Formal – Line the front path with evenly spaced MONA LISA® for a low, structured scarlet avenue that frames your entrance – for lovers of understated, orderly front gardens.
Cottage Contrast – Mix with soft pink geraniums and dwarf yarrow to let the scarlet blooms pop against pastel drifts – for homeowners aiming at a relaxed, romantic cottage look.
Terrace Focus – Plant one rose in a 40–50 litre clay pot with trailing white lobelia to create a simple yet refined focal point by a bench or doorway – for urban gardeners seeking impact from one statement container.
Scarlet Drift – Group three to five plants in a shallow curve at lawn edge to form a low, continuous wave of colour – for families wanting a clear feature without complex planting plans.
Structured Border – Use MONA LISA® as repeating scarlet anchors through a mixed border, linking taller shrubs and perennials into a coherent scheme – for detail-minded gardeners designing long, narrow beds.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose; registered as MEIlyxir, marketed as Mona Lisa® Romantica®; ARS exhibition name Mona Lisa; shrub and exhibition floribunda categories.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Michèle Meilland Richardier, Meilland International SA, France; introduced and registered in 2003, Romantica® collection, with unknown parentage background.
Awards and recognition
Bronze medal, Monza International Rose Competition 2003; ADR certification in Germany 2004; SNHF Grand Prix de la Rose, first prize 2011, confirming strong garden merit.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, compact shrub reaching about 55–80 cm in height and 40–55 cm spread; dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems, forming a neat bedding habit.
Flower morphology
Large, very double rosette blooms with over 40 petals, carried in clusters; repeat-flowering with an abundant second flush; self-cleaning is weak, so spent blooms may remain on the plant.
Colour data and phenology
Intense, vivid scarlet-red flowers with glossy petals; colour deepens slightly in cooler weather, may lighten in heat; generally holds its tone well throughout full bloom under garden conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Classic rose fragrance character but very weak, barely noticeable on most days; selected primarily for visual effect and bedding performance rather than for strong scent in the garden.
Hip characteristics
Rose-hip formation limited by very double flowers; where present, small 6–9 mm red, spherical hips may occur, offering modest late-season interest without heavy seeding.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7; USDA 5b; Swedish zone 4); medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust under normal care; benefits from basic preventative hygiene.
Horticultural recommendations
Best for beds, borders, containers and specimens; spacing 25–50 cm depending on use; tolerates partial shade; requires occasional plant protection and regular watering in hot, dry spells.
MONA LISA® offers vivid scarlet clusters, a compact, tidy habit and steady repeat flowering on a durable own-root plant, making it a confident choice for long-term, low-fuss garden colour you can select with ease.
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
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
