Content
- 1 History of selection
- 2 Description of the Pomponella floribunda rose variety and characteristics
- 3 Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
- 4 Reproduction methods
- 5 Growing and care
- 6 Pests and diseases
- 7 Application in landscape design
- 8 Conclusion
- 9 Reviews with photos about the rose floribunda Pomponella
Rose Pomponella is a medium-sized, beautifully flowering variety of ornamental crop widely used in landscape design. Not picky about growing, but needs some attention. In the first year of life, “Pomponella” blooms sparingly and mainly spends its energy adapting to a new place. The appearance of a large number of buds is observed only in the second year, subject to proper care.
Polyanthus "Pomponella" is an unpretentious variety, but requires due attention
History of selection
Rose Pomponella belongs to the Floribunda class, the “Fairytale Rose” series (rootstock - rosehip). It was discovered to the world in 2005 by German breeders of the W. Kordes Sons corporation. Thanks to the work of specialists, the new variety of crop turned out to be unpretentious in cultivation, resistant to frost and diseases, and has an elegant appearance. Due to its active growth, roses are more suitable for scrubs.
The following year after its discovery, this variety of floribunda received the ADR quality mark, which is awarded only to persistent varieties with abundant flowering.Since then, she has regularly participated in various international competitions and exhibitions.
Rose has received many awards and certificates
Description of the Pomponella floribunda rose variety and characteristics
The pompom pink rose floribunda is considered an unpretentious and undemanding crop in terms of care and soil, with high resistance to diseases. It is a lush, erect, branched bush with strong shoots. The rose grows up to 190 cm in height and up to 160 cm in width. When grown in comfortable conditions, it often exceeds the stated dimensions. The flowers of the Pomponella variety are densely double, have a bright pink color and a subtle pleasant aroma. The buds reach a diameter of 4-5 cm, each containing from 80 to 85 petals. Outwardly, they resemble pompoms, collected in large inflorescences, of which there can be up to 15 pieces on a stem. During the flowering process they are able to change their shape from conical to spherical. The foliage of the rose is thick, dense, dark green in color, slightly shiny.
Floribunda "Pomponella" is characterized by abundant formation of shoots, so the variety requires mandatory pruning. The flowers hold their shape well in any weather and are not afraid of heavy rain or wind, but due to the heaviness of the buds, experienced gardeners advise tying the vines to supports.
The rose is characterized by a long flowering period. With quality care, it begins to bloom in the second half of May and continues to delight summer residents with its beauty until mid-September, and in warm climates until winter.
Abundant flowering of "Pomponella" may be interrupted for a short time
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Polyanthus rose "Pomponella", like any plant, has its pros and cons. The main positive characteristics of the variety include:
- Endurance. The dense foliage of floribunda resists diseases and attacks of harmful insects well. After transplantation, the crop quickly takes root and tolerates winter well. The buds are not damaged by wind and rain.
- Decorativeness. "Pomponella" has an interesting flower shape and retains its attractive appearance even after cutting.
- Bloom durationI. Throughout the summer, floribunda bushes are strewn with numerous flowers.
If we talk about the disadvantages of the variety, it should be mentioned that it does not tolerate hot weather and areas in the open sun. Under the scorching rays, the petals of “Pomponella” begin to wither and burn out. In addition, towards the end of the season, the crop throws out long shoots and begins to look untidy. Some note that the rose has a simple and uninteresting monochromatic color.
The floribunda class rose is considered an amateur plant; not all gardeners like it
Reproduction methods
The most common option for propagating Pomponella roses at home is cuttings. The method is simple and perfectly preserves the varietal characteristics of the crop. Perform as follows:
- From a healthy floribunda shoot, a cutting about 8 cm long is cut 5 mm above the bud at an angle of 450.
- Remove all thorns and leaves from it.
- Treated with a growth stimulator.
- Planted in fertile soil.
Instead of soil, the cutting can be stuck into a potato tuber, and after a while, when it takes root, it can be planted in a pot or soil.
Growing and care
Rose "Pomponella" from the Cordes Corporation does not require much effort when growing. Even a novice gardener can cope with planting crops and subsequent care.
Seedlings of this variety of floribunda are usually planted in open ground in mid-spring or early autumn. It is better to select a place for planting in the shade, near buildings, with low groundwater levels, good permeability of air and moisture. It is best if the soil is slightly acidic, enriched in humus, and loamy.
Rose care includes standard procedures:
- Watering. It is enough to moisten the plant once a week. One bush requires 1-1.5 buckets of water.
- Loosening. It is advisable to do this after each watering.
- Mulching. Wood shavings are best suited for this.
- Top dressing. Floribunda "Pomponella" responds well to complex fertilizers. Compost and manure will help saturate the soil with organic matter, peat will increase fertility, and minerals will improve flowering. Pomponella fertilizer with bone meal, wood ash and iron sulfate will be no less useful.
- Trimming. To rejuvenate a floribunda rose bush throughout the season, thin, inward and side shoots should be cut off. It is also recommended to remove all old and dried branches and wilted flowers.
- Shelter for the winter. Despite the high frost resistance of "Pomponella" (up to -20 degrees), its bushes should be hilled and covered for the winter. Before this, the shoots need to be cut off and the top layer of soil loosened.
Floribunda "Pomponella" tolerates both planting and replanting.
Pests and diseases
The pompom rose variety has excellent resistance to various diseases, especially to such a common disease as black spot. Among the ailments that can affect Pomponella, it is worth noting such as powdery mildew and bacterial cancer.
As for pests, the Cordes rose is attacked more often than others:
- spider mite;
- aphids;
- rose leaf roller.
Application in landscape design
Pomponella floribunda, which has a very impressive appearance, is often used to create original garden landscapes. Roses are mainly grown in mixborders and border plantings. The culture is great for decorating fences, hedges and gazebos. Looks beautiful with pompom roses of other varieties: Misty Bubbles or Ascot. Interesting in composition with such neighbors as “Leonardo da Vinci”, “Peter Paul Rubens”, “Golden Border”. A variety of pink shades are demonstrated with the varieties 'Hans Gonewein Rose' and 'Geoff Hamilton'. Due to the high remontant nature of flowering and the peony-like shape of the buds, the pomponella rose is placed on a trunk, where it looks very advantageous. The plant looks no less impressive in single plantings.
This floribunda variety can be used in flowerbeds of any style: from rural country to pompous French garden.
It is grown on a trunk in a special way, the rose has the appearance of a small brightly flowering tree
Conclusion
Rose Pomponella is a hardy and reliable Floribunda variety. Its main features are considered to be generous long-term flowering with original, densely double flowers and good resistance to environmental factors. The culture has several gold and silver awards, has received a large number of certificates and has earned many positive reviews. “Pomponella” often becomes a decoration for gardens and private plots around the world; it is successfully grown in Russian regions.
Reviews with photos about the rose floribunda Pomponella
