Description and characteristics of Pomponella roses, planting and care

The Pomponella rose has long won the hearts of flower growers. It captivates with its lush flowering and delicate aroma. The plant is chosen for home cultivation because of its ease of care and resistance to diseases. Bright nostalgic flowers decorate the flowerbed from spring to late autumn. Bred in 2005 by German breeders, the Pomponella variety is no less popular today than other roses.

Description and characteristics of the Pomponella variety

The Pomponella rose variety belongs to the Floribunda class and is characterized by abundant flowering.

The bush is erect and tall. Reaches 80 centimeters in height. The width of the bush is 60 centimeters. With good care and favorable growing conditions, a rose can reach up to 185 centimeters in height and 160 centimeters in width.

The flowers resemble pompoms and are similar to peonies. 5-7 spherical flowers of dark pink color are formed on the brush. Their sizes are, on average, 4-5 centimeters in diameter. Each bud consists of 80-85 petals. In some cases, the number of flowers in an inflorescence can reach 15 pieces. The foliage is dense, with a slight shine, and has a dark green color.

Rose Pomponella is a repeat bloomer. Its flowering begins in late spring. The bush completely fades in mid-autumn.

Pros and cons of roses

Like all plants, the Pomponella rose has its advantages and disadvantages.

The variety owes its popularity to:

• rich color and shape of flowers;
• abundant long-term flowering;
• endurance;
• unpretentiousness;
• resistance to diseases.

Even heavy rainfall will not harm the elastic buds. And the shoots can bend to the ground under the weight of the inflorescences, so it is necessary to provide support for overgrown bushes.

The plant has few disadvantages, and they manifest themselves in the fading of flowers and intolerance to direct sunlight.

How to grow crops correctly

The variety is very unpretentious, therefore, with proper planting and care, it is not difficult to achieve long and abundant flowering.

When is the best time to plant

Planting is done in the spring. The best time for planting is from mid-April to mid-May.Autumn planting is possible, but has strict time limits, since the plant needs to take root. If you need to plant a rose in the autumn, you should do this no later than the end of September.

Preparing the bush for planting

If the seedling is purchased in a special container, its root system is sufficiently developed and does not require special preparation for planting. If you buy a plant with an open root system, before transferring it to the ground, you need to perform several simple steps:

• shorten the roots by a third of the length;
• reduce the length of the shoots by 15-20 centimeters;
• cut off dry and dead parts of the plant;
• treat the roots with a fungicide solution for 20 minutes.

Treatment is necessary to prevent fungal diseases.

Drop off point

Pomponella is light-loving, therefore, when choosing a place for planting, you should take into account its illumination. It is important that in the afternoon the bush does not receive direct sunlight - this can cause burns on the petals. The south side is best for planting.

Good air circulation will help the plant avoid diseases and pests. But you should not place the bush in a draft. It is also better not to plant roses in low-lying areas - stagnation of cold air will make them prone to diseases.

The soil for Pomponella roses should be light, fertile and slightly acidic. Acidity should be controlled carefully and the pH should not be allowed to exceed 6. The soil should not become waterlogged. If the groundwater in the area is high, the plant will need drainage. If possible, it is better to plant the rose on a hill.

The soil must be prepared 2-3 days before planting.To do this, you need to dig up the area with a spade and add organic fertilizer.

How to plant Pomponella

Planting shrubs requires compliance with some nuances. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Dig holes 30 centimeters deep.
2. At the bottom of each hole, build an earthen cushion that will protect the roots from damage while falling asleep.
3. Lower the plant into the hole. The grafting site should be 3-4 centimeters below the edge of the hole.
4. Cover the roots with special care with soil.
5. Build an earthen mound around the bush and water it.
6. Hill up the seedling to 15 centimeters. Leave only 2-3 centimeters of shoot above the surface. This will reliably protect from the wind, and during autumn planting, from frost.

Important! Applying fertilizers to the hole is prohibited. This may burn the plant's roots.

Subtleties of flower care

Caring for the Pomponella rose requires a systematic approach and consists of regular watering, loosening and fertilizing the soil.

Watering and fertilizing

Pomponella is a moisture-loving plant. But excessive moisture can lead to the death of the bush. Watering should only be done at the root, in a thin stream. Water should not be used cold. It is better if it is settled. In dry summer weather, the plant requires 15-20 liters of water twice a week. As autumn approaches, the frequency of watering decreases. In September they should be stopped completely.

In the year of planting, fertilizing the bush is not required. In subsequent years, liquid organic fertilizers can be used for feeding. The frequency of fertilizing during the flowering season should not exceed 6-7 times.

When the bush gets stronger - 2-3 years after planting, it is permissible to use mineral fertilizers.Their application depends on the season: nitrogen is used in the spring, and phosphorus and potassium in the summer.

Loosening and weeding

When controlling weeds and loosening the soil, certain rules must be followed:

• carry out weeding regularly to prevent weed seeds from ripening;
• loosening the soil is necessary some time after watering, rain or fertilizing;
• loosening should not be deep so as not to damage the root system.

In the fall, after watering has stopped, the soil under young bushes should be loosened at least once a month. With mature bushes, this procedure can be carried out immediately before sheltering for the winter.

Trimming

The pruning process depends on the purposes for which it is carried out.

In the spring, to form a bush, you need to leave from 2 to 4 buds on the shoots. The rest must be removed. For early and abundant flowering, the cut is made above the 6-7 bud. In summer, light pruning is used, in which dead inflorescences are removed.

In the autumn, pruning is necessary for sanitary purposes: to remove diseased and damaged shoots, as well as to thin out overgrown bushes. Healthy shoots, in preparation for winter, are cut off by 15-20 centimeters.

How to cover roses for the winter

Preparing a bush for winter requires a careful approach. To preserve roses in severe frost conditions, you must:

1. Trim the bush.
2. Cover the base with earth, compost or humus.
3. Lay a layer of spruce branches between the bushes and on the plant.
4. Install the frame at a height of 20-30 centimeters above the rose.
5. Place insulation on the frame and cover with polyethylene.

When covering, it is important to leave windows for ventilation.

Preparation for wintering is carried out when the temperature drops to -7 °C.During spring warming, roses are first ventilated, and after adapting to weather conditions, they are fully opened.

Diseases and pests

The Pomponella rose variety is highly resistant to diseases and pests. The plant is not prone to fungal diseases and black spot. In rare cases, a rose may suffer from powdery mildew.

Breeding methods

Reproduce rose at home using cuttings. To do this, a cutting is cut from the shoot at an angle of 45 degrees. Its length should be no more than 8 centimeters. All leaves and thorns are removed from the cut cuttings. Before planting in fertile soil, it must be treated with a growth stimulator. This promotes better rooting.

How it is used in landscape design

Pomponella is most often used in landscape design as a border plant. It also often becomes the center of flower arrangements. But it is most effective when planted alone, in the form of a trunk. A special growing technique allows you to decorate a flower bed in this way, as a result of which the rose looks like a flowering tree.

The variety is also often used in the design of arches and trellises. With support and the correct garter, Pomponella stretches out like a climbing rose.

Floribunda Pomponella is a fairly unpretentious and hardy rose. With proper planting and care, they will delight with abundant flowering from early spring to late autumn.