Pomponella

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-draining, loamy soil; can be amended with peat moss to keep it light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; water regularly, especially during hot days, avoiding wetting the foliage.

Fertilizer

Apply a slow-release granular rose fertilizer or commercial rose food monthly during the growing season, starting when new leaves appear and withholding six weeks before the first expected frost.

Pruning

Remove dead or broken branches and shape as desired by cutting back healthy stems to just above a five-leaflet leaf; deadhead spent blossoms to encourage reblooming.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to spider mites, especially in warm, dry conditions.