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Rosaceae
Monrovia Rose
Rosa 'Monrovia'
Cultivated elegance and nursery artistry.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Rosa
- Native to
- cultivated hybrid (nursery origin)
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- deciduous shrub
- Height
- 90–150 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- rich, well-drained, slightly acidic
- Water
- moderate; regular deep watering
- Hardiness
- 5–9
- Lifespan
- perennial; 20–30 years with care
Did you know
- Monrovia Nursery, founded in 1926 in Azusa, California, is one of America's premier plant brands and has introduced hundreds of rose varieties.
- Roses branded under the Monrovia label are grown in custom soil blends and biodegradable pots designed for transplant success.
- The name 'Monrovia' honors the city of Monrovia, California, named in turn after US President James Monroe.
- Monrovia roses are typically grafted onto Dr. Huey rootstock, which is favored for its vigor in western US soils.
- The company was among the first to sell plants with color photo labels, revolutionizing how nurseries marketed roses.
Color meanings
Pink
graceful admiration
Coral
warm enthusiasm
Cream
refined sophistication