Rose Pomponella

🌸 Floribunda Rose 🌸 Repeat flowering 🌸 Flower colour: Deep pink 🌸 Flower shape: Pompon / rosette 🌸 Fragrance: Light 🌸 Height: approximately 90–120 cm

Important: Available to pre-order — supplied as a 2-year-old bare-root rose. Dispatch begins from 1 November 2026, with orders processed in the order received. UK mainland delivery only.

Bring a romantic, old-fashioned look to your garden with Rose Pomponella, a distinctive Floribunda rose producing clusters of rounded deep pink pompon-shaped flowers.

The densely petalled blooms open in a compact rosette form and are produced repeatedly throughout the growing season, creating a full and colourful display above dark green foliage.

Pomponella is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a deep pink Floribunda rose, pompon rose, rosette flower rose or a compact repeat-flowering variety for beds, borders and containers.

Why choose Rose Pomponella?

• Distinctive pompon-shaped flowers – rounded, densely petalled blooms with an old-fashioned appearance
• Deep pink colour – rich pink flowers provide strong garden impact
• Cluster flowering – numerous blooms appear together for a full display
• Repeat flowering – produces successive flushes throughout the growing season
• Light fragrance – subtle scent without overpowering the flower display
• Bushy growth habit – creates a compact, attractive garden plant
• Good disease resistance – suitable for gardeners looking for a reliable rose
• Excellent for borders and containers – versatile enough for both traditional and contemporary gardens

Rose Pomponella details

Feature	Details
Variety	Pomponella
Rose type	Floribunda
Flower colour	Deep pink
Flower form	Pompon-shaped, rosette, densely petalled
Flower size	Medium
Fragrance	Light
Flowering	Repeat flowering
Height at maturity	Approximately 90–120 cm
Growth habit	Bushy and upright
Foliage	Dark green
Position	Full sun
Soil	Fertile, well-drained soil
Suitable uses	Rose beds, mixed borders, containers and cut flowers
Supplied as	2-year-old dormant bare-root rose

What colour is Rose Pomponella?

Pomponella produces rich deep pink flowers.

The colour can vary slightly depending on temperature, sunlight and the age of the bloom, with some flowers appearing brighter pink and others developing deeper rose tones.

Its strong pink colouring makes it especially attractive when planted with:

• white roses
• cream flowers
• pale pink roses
• lavender and purple plants
• silver foliage
• ornamental grasses

Flower shape

One of the most distinctive features of Pomponella is its rounded, densely petalled flower form.

The blooms resemble small pompons or compact rosettes, giving the plant a romantic, traditional appearance.

This makes Pomponella particularly appealing to gardeners who like old-fashioned rose shapes but still want a repeat-flowering modern garden rose.

Fragrance

Rose Pomponella has a light fragrance.

Its main attractions are the distinctive flower shape, rich pink colour and generous repeat flowering rather than a strong perfume.

Where to plant Rose Pomponella

Choose a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil.

Pomponella works particularly well in:

• rose beds
• mixed borders
• cottage-style planting
• large containers
• repeated group planting

Allow approximately 60–80 cm between plants to give the bush enough room to develop and maintain good air circulation.

Explore Floribunda Roses

Rose Pomponella is part of our Floribunda Roses collection, featuring roses valued for generous flower clusters and repeat blooming throughout the season.

Rose Pomponella in containers

Its compact, bushy growth makes Pomponella suitable for growing in a large container.

Choose a deep pot with good drainage and use a fertile growing medium suitable for roses.

Container-grown roses require more regular watering and feeding than roses planted directly in the ground.

Rose Pomponella as a cut flower

Pomponella can also be used for cutting.

Its rounded pink blooms work especially well in:

• romantic bouquets
• cottage-style arrangements
• pink and pastel floral displays
• mixed rose bouquets

For best vase life, cut stems when several buds in the cluster are beginning to open.

Planting your bare-root Pomponella rose

Unpack your rose promptly after delivery and keep the roots moist until planting.

Soak the bare roots in water for several hours before planting to help rehydrate them.

Choose a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil.

Dig a planting hole wide enough for the roots to spread naturally without bending or crowding.

Backfill with soil, firm gently around the plant and water thoroughly.

Bare-root roses are best planted during the dormant season when the soil is neither frozen nor waterlogged.

Explore Bare Root Roses

Rose Pomponella is supplied as part of our Bare Root Roses collection during the dormant planting season.

Autumn and winter are excellent times to establish bare-root roses, allowing the roots to settle before strong spring growth begins.

Caring for Rose Pomponella

Water regularly during dry periods, especially during the first growing season.

Apply a suitable rose fertiliser during active growth according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Remove faded flower clusters regularly to encourage further blooming.

Prune in late winter or early spring by removing:

• dead stems
• damaged growth
• weak shoots
• crossing branches

Then shape the plant to maintain a healthy, open framework.

What you will receive

You will receive a 2-year-old dormant bare-root Rose Pomponella, supplied without a pot or surrounding compost.

Your rose may arrive with little or no foliage. This is completely normal for a dormant bare-root plant.

The product photographs show Pomponella during the flowering season.

Your plant will not arrive in flower, but will produce new shoots and blooms once established and active growth begins.

Pre-order and delivery

Rose Pomponella is supplied as a bare-root Floribunda rose during the dormant planting season.

Dispatch begins from 1 November 2026, with orders processed in the order received and according to plant availability. Delivery is available to UK mainland addresses only.

Frequently asked questions about Rose Pomponella

What colour is Rose Pomponella?

Pomponella produces deep pink flowers, sometimes showing slightly lighter or darker tones depending on weather and bloom age.

Is Pomponella a Floribunda rose?

Yes. It is a Floribunda rose producing flowers in clusters throughout the flowering season.

What shape are Pomponella flowers?

The flowers are rounded, densely petalled and pompon-shaped, with an attractive rosette appearance.

Is Rose Pomponella fragrant?

It has a light fragrance.

How tall does Rose Pomponella grow?

It typically reaches approximately 90–120 cm at maturity.

Does Pomponella repeat flower?

Yes. It produces successive flushes of blooms during the growing season.

Can Pomponella be grown in a container?

Yes. Its compact growth makes it suitable for a large container with good drainage and regular feeding.

Is Pomponella suitable for cutting?

Yes. Its rounded pink flower clusters are attractive in bouquets and floral arrangements.

Will my Pomponella rose arrive in flower?

No. It is supplied as a dormant bare-root rose.

Pre-order Rose Pomponella from Gorgeous Roses and add deep pink pompon-shaped Floribunda blooms to your garden.