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Is Bonica a good choice?
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Posted by newyorkrita z6/7 NY (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 05 at 13:27
| I just bought Bonica, Climbing Westerland, Double Knockout, Carefree Delight and Flower Carpet Appleblossom. I figgure the others are going to do fine with no spraying but am concerned with Bonica. Seems to get mixed reviews. I read the vineagar solution idea on the forum here and would have no problem spraying with that but otherwise its going to be a no spray garden here. What are your experiences with Bonica? |
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RE: Is Bonica a good choice?
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| I don't have it myself but I've observed many plants of iit over the years. Here it tends to have substantial black spot at first and then become fairly resistant as a mature plant. I don't know if that will happen in your case. Since it is hardy in your zone, it will survive even if it defoliates the first year. It does have a good plant habit, attractive foliage, pretty flowers, and good repeat. |
RE: Is Bonica a good choice?
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| I've had Bonica for quite awhile. I've found that the source of the plant DOES make a difference. I got one at our Botanic Garden plant sale and the other at Safeway. Both looked the same when I got them. After 6 years the Safeway one is a lot less vigorous with a lot of dieback. I've had no problems of any sort. I spray with lime sulfur once a year in December for black spot control. jill |
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