Pomponella is an incredibly beautiful rose. Her strong double dark pink flowers, before they open completely, are in the “peony” phase for a long time, which is especially attractive in them. Flowers in the form of pompons are collected in inflorescences and delight the eye from late spring to early fall. The plant is resistant to many diseases.
Rosa Pomponella: photos and description
You can see a photo of the described rose in the article, and in order to more accurately represent its parameters, we offer a description list:
- Originator: W. Kordes & Co KG, Germany - 2005.
- Group: Floribunda.
- Repeated flowering, pompon-shaped flowers are collected in a brush - 5-7 flowers.
- Color: dark pink.
- A flower in diameter - 6 cm, strong double (up to 85 petals in it).
- The bud is small, rounded.
- Fragrance: light, weak.
- The leaves are dark green, slightly shiny.
- The bush is erect, up to 60 cm wide.
- Stem - 80 cm.
- High disease resistance.
Pomponella has numerous awards and prizes: the ADR mark was awarded in 2006. Certifications: Belfast 07, Paris 05, St. Albans 06, Den Haag 05. Grand Prix: 2010-de-la-rose. Gold: Lyon 06 and Genf 05. Silver: Den Haag 2010, Baden 09, 03 Rostock, Kortrijk 07. Bronze: Den Haag 08, Paris 08.
Care Features
Rosa Pomponella (reviews of gardeners confirm this) is a rather unpretentious plant. But, despite this, caring for it has some features.
The plant prefers light fertile acidic soil, the pH level is 6.5. The most important thing is that the soil passes water well.
The site for landing Pomponella is better to choose from the south side, sheltered from the wind by landings or buildings. It is advisable to calculate so that in the afternoon the bush is not in direct sunlight. It should be borne in mind that the Pomponella rose does not like to have ground water nearby, so it needs good drainage or landing on a hill.
A landing site is best prepared 2-3 weeks before the roses are planted. For this, manure and organic fertilizers should be introduced into the soil. Dig a shovel on a bayonet. You should not plant bushes in the old place, because the soil there, as a rule, is already depleted. If necessary, remove the old layer of 50-70 cm and pour a layer of fresh earth.
The landing process requires compliance with certain rules:
- Prepare 30 x 30 cm wells.
- Make a small mound inside each of them in order to carefully place the roots on it and not damage them, filling the seedling with soil.
- Place the plant so that the vaccination site is 3 cm below the edge of the hole and very gently fill it with soil. Do not fertilize the landing pit!
- Gently compact the earth around the seedling.
- Make an earthen border so that water does not spread, and water.
- Sapling must be buried by 15 cm. Leave the tops of 2-3 cm. This is a very effective protection against frost and wind.
Rosa Pomponella loves moisture, but does not tolerate excess water. It should be watered rarely, but plentifully. Closer to fall, reduce watering. Water the rose only around the roots. Do not use a strong stream of water, which can splash the soil onto the leaves. This can lead to bush disease.
In the year of planting, the Pomponella rose does not fertilize. She is fed a year after landing. Bushes do not need mineral fertilizers. Enough feeding with liquid organic fertilizers. In subsequent years, it will be necessary to make mineral and organic fertilizers 6-7 times per season.
Pruning and shelter for the winter
For lush and beautiful flowering, the Pomponella rose needs pruning. To do this, use a sharp secateurs and for garden stems grease - garden var.
- In the 1st year - in spring, shorten the main shoots from the base by 15-20 cm. Cut the sick and weak. In the autumn, pinch the main stems, and cut off all non-flowering shoots.
- In the 2nd year - in early spring, cut off sick and weak stems. Annual stems trimmed by a third. Old shorten by 15-20 cm from the root. In the autumn, pinch the main and flowering shoots, cut off the non-flowering ones.
- In the 3rd year and subsequent - in the spring, cut off diseased and dead shoots growing inside. Shorten the annual shoots by a third, and the side shoots - up to 15 cm from the root. Thin out the middle if necessary.
You need to cover the rose Pomponella in November, in extreme cases in early December. Before hiding, huddle the bush and carefully bend the stems to the ground and secure. Cover with spruce branches and burlap.
Rosa Pomponella: reviews
You could see a photo of this amazing flower in our article. And numerous reviews confirm that the Pomponella rose is fabulously beautiful, grows beautifully, and its flower-balls wonderfully keep their shape, not crumbling even during heavy rain. And, most importantly, with all its beauty, Pomponella is unpretentious in leaving. The bush grows and sets buds quickly.
Experienced gardeners say that Pomponella is a surprisingly healthy and energetic variety. In the first year of planting, the bush grows to 80 cm, and its abundance of flowers is simply amazing. In addition, the rose in subsequent years also blooms profusely, delighting and delighting.