Uniform, rich deep pink shade with a subtle raspberry-red tone. - floribunda bedding rose - very weak, barely noticeable scented rose - delicately rosy character
– Deep pink, pompon-shaped, very double blooms
– Reliable repeat flowering in generous clusters
– Compact, upright, bushy growth for borders
– Exceptional disease resistance, ADR and awards
– Low-maintenance rose for effortless planting
– Special feature: Forms charming orange-red hips after flowering.
Minimal maintenance – Harmonious environment
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
24,70 £
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Pomponella® Märchenrosen® – deep pink bedding floribunda rose – Kordes
Pomponella brings romantic, globular, pompon-like blooms to family gardens with an upright, bushy habit that stays compact yet generous in flower. Bred by Kordes and recognised with ADR and Gold Standard awards, it offers outstanding health under typical UK conditions, even where summers are damp and air humidity encourages fungal problems. The deep pink clusters repeat reliably through the season, giving long display in beds, front gardens and around-the-house borders from a modest footprint. As an own-root plant it settles in steadily, forming a durable structure that regenerates well after pruning or weather damage and supports a long garden life. The medium height and dense, glossy foliage make shaping and pruning straightforward, whether You prefer light trimming or a harder annual cut. In a typical development arc, roots establish in the first year, stronger top growth follows in the second, and full potential of flowering and shape emerges by the third, giving You a confident, low-effort choice for a classic cottage-style effect.
Pomponella® with a very light, delicately rosy fragrance.
Pomponella® virágai a bimbótól a kinyílt, halványodó színállapotig.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden accent shrub
The compact, upright growth and glossy, dark green foliage keep the plant neat and presentable by the front door or along a drive, while the deep pink pompon clusters give a refined, “groomed” cottage look with little shaping required, ideal for the time-pressed beginner.
Low-maintenance bedding and borders
Once established at the recommended spacing, Pomponella® creates a dense, weed-suppressing canopy with only occasional deadheading needed, so beds and mixed borders keep their structure and colour over many seasons without complex care, suiting the busy homeowner.
Small groups in cottage-style mixes
Planted in groups of 3–5, the repeat-flowering, ball-shaped blooms provide rhythm and continuity among perennials and cottage favourites, giving a long, harmonious season of colour that anchors looser plantings for the aesthetically minded gardener.
Urban gardens and town plots
The moderate size and strong disease resistance make this variety a good fit for confined city beds where airflow and space are limited, maintaining healthy foliage and regular flowering without sprays or specialist techniques, reassuring the urban gardener.
Low informal hedging
At 70–95 cm high with bushy branching, plants set at hedge spacing knit into a low, flowering line that softens paths, boundaries or drive edges, remaining tidy under simple annual trimming and appealing to those wanting structure without fuss, such as the practical owner.
Containers and large patio pots
In a 40–50 litre or larger pot, Pomponella® forms a stable, long-lived own-root shrub whose repeat-flowering clusters dress terraces and small patios; with sensible watering and feeding it rewards minimal routine, suiting the space-conscious balcony or patio keeper.
Family gardens with variable weather
Robust health, H7 hardiness and strong resistance to black spot, mildew and rust help it cope with cool, wet spells and breezier sites, providing reliable structure and flowering where other roses might struggle in exposed, changeable conditions valued by the coastal gardener.
Long-term rose plantings and renovations
The own-root form develops its permanent bush shape in situ, recovering well from harder pruning and gradually building a well-anchored framework that endures for many years, giving confidence to those planning lasting rose features, such as the forward-thinking planner.
Styling ideas
Cottage-curve – Line a gentle front-garden curve with Pomponella® and soft blue geraniums for a storybook path edge – ideal for lovers of classic cottage charm.
Raspberry-border – Combine the deep pink clusters with white foxgloves and silver foliage for a cool, elegant contrast – suited to design-conscious homeowners seeking a polished look.
Patio-focus – Place a single plant in a generous clay pot beside seating, underplanted with low thyme or fragrant geranium – perfect for small patios and balconies.
Family-frame – Use short runs of this rose as a flowering frame around lawn or play areas, keeping colours cheerful yet contained – good for family gardens needing easy structure.
Frontage-rhythm – Repeat small groups along the front boundary with interspersed ornamental grasses for a modern take on the cottage front – for urban gardeners wanting tidy impact.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose from the Märchenrosen® collection; registered as KORpompan, marketed as Pomponella® / Pomponella™; ARS exhibition floribunda category.
Origin and breeding
Bred by W. Kordes’ Söhne in Germany and introduced in 2005; parentage not disclosed; developed as a healthy, reliable floribunda for garden and show use.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated rose: ADR (Germany) 2006, Gold Standard (UK) 2012, plus major medals and certificates from Geneva, Lyon, Kortrijk, Paris, Orléans and The Hague.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching around 70–95 cm high and 55–85 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickles, forming a compact, well-filled garden presence.
Flower morphology
Medium-sized, very double, ball to pompon-shaped blooms (over 40 petals) carried in clusters; remontant habit with particularly abundant second flush and moderate self-cleaning tendency.
Colour data and phenology
Deep pink with a raspberry tone; buds crimson-pink, opening vivid then gently fading towards powder pink, yet overall colour retention is excellent across the flowering period.
Fragrance and aroma
Very light, delicately rosy scent that is barely noticeable in most conditions; chosen primarily for visual effect and garden performance rather than for strong perfume.
Hip characteristics
Produces small, spherical orange-red hips about 6–10 mm across, appearing in moderate numbers and adding a discreet autumn accent where spent flowers are not removed.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Strong overall disease resistance, rated resistant to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; reliably hardy to about -26 to -23 °C (H7, USDA 5b, Swedish zone 4) in typical garden settings.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in sunny positions with reasonable drainage; suitable for borders, low hedges, containers and urban plantings; low maintenance with occasional deadheading and standard winter pruning.
Pomponella® Märchenrosen® offers compact, healthy, repeat-flowering deep pink clusters on a long-lived own-root shrub that settles in reliably, making it a sound, easy-care choice to consider for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
POMPONELLA® – deep pink bedding floribunda rose - Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Geneva – Gold Medal (2005); Lyon – Grande Rose du Siècle (2006); Lyon – Certificat de Mérite (2006); Kortrijk (Courtrai) – Silver Medal (2007); Bagatelle (Paris) – Certificat de Mérite (2008); Orléans – Certificat de Mérite (2008); The Hague – Bronze Cert
Pollinator Attraction:
Its flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as double or full forms often conceal the stamens and reduce insect access.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
