The full blooms vary from dark crimson to purple with a button eye. Good scent. Sticky reddish moss has a pine fragrance. Dark foliage. Has the ability to repeat in a good year. Size: 1.5m x 1.2m.
Captaine John Ingram
From £16.95
About Captaine John Ingram rose:
| Rose Group | Moss Rose |
| Breeder | Laffay |
| Date of Introduction | 1854 |
| Colour | Purple |
| Flower Form | Double |
| Height | Medium |
| Flowering Period | Repeat |
| Fragrance | Strong |
| Disease Resistance | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 -what’s this? |
Named Rose
More about Moss Roses:
Moss Roses first appeared as mutations of Centifolia roses in 1720, in which the sepal, calyx and stems have a mossy growth. This is particularly attractive in the bud stage and has a noticeable balsam-like fragrance when touched. Later repeat flowering and more compact hybrids evolved from the Damask roses, although these do tend to be rather less mossy. Very popular with the Victorians who relished such curiosities.
Captaine John Ingram has very full blooms which vary from dark crimson to purple with a button eye and wonderful scent. Its sticky reddish moss has a lovely pine fragrance. Glorious dark foliage, and the ability to repeat flower if the conditions are good, make this a fabulous Moss example.
Pruning Guide: Prune in February/ March. Prune very lightly in the first year, reducing stems by no more than a third. In subsequent years, growths can be reduced by up to a half to leave a beautifully shapely plant.
Read our blog on how to prepare the ground for your bareroot Captaine John Ingram rose, or for more information on caring for and pruning repeat-flowering shrub roses, visit the RHS website.
And don’t forget, we also stock a variety of excellent rose care products to ensure you get the best from your roses. Browse our rose care products here.
We are completely sold out of potted stock of this rose for 2026. The next buying opportunity is bareroot for autumn/winter delivery.
