The Mona Lisa rose refers to a few distinct, celebrated rose varieties—most commonly a rich crimson floribunda rose (Meilyxir ) or a delicate light-pink/blush Japanese shrub/cut rose . [1, 2, 3]
1. Classic Crimson Floribunda (Meilyxir / Mona Lisa®)
- Color: Rich, velvety crimson or light vermilion red.
- Bloom Structure: Very full, cupped, rounded flowers with about 80 petals and roughly 9–10 cm in diameter.
- Plant Habit: Bushy, compact, and vigorous growth reaching about 70–80 cm high, featuring glossy green, disease-resistant foliage.
- Flowering: Continuous reblooming from spring through autumn, often producing clusters of up to 5 flowers per stem.
- Awards: Won the prestigious German ADR award in 2004 for exceptional health and hardiness. [1, 2, 3]
2. Japanese Shrub / Cut Rose (Mona Lisa)
- Color: Soft light pink with outer petals fading to translucent white or pale green tints.
- Bloom Structure: Medium-sized semi-cupped or rosette form with 40+ scalloped petals resembling a peony.
- Fragrance: Strong, distinctive myrrh fragrance blended with traditional old-rose scents.
- Plant Habit: Upright, strong-branching shrub growing taller at roughly 100–130 cm, with a cut-flower vase life of 7 to 15 days (or longer in winter).
