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.
Pruning Guide
Prune as for Albas in once-flowering varieties and for Autumn flowering Damask with the repeat flowering sorts.
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Out of stockLovely pure white full blooms open from buds covered with brownish moss. An upright shrub with dark green leaves. Summer flowering. Size:1.2m x 0.9m.
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Out of stockThe full blooms vary from dark crimson to purple with a button eye. Good scent. Sticky reddish moss has a pine fragrance.. Dark foliage. Repeat flowering. Size:1.5m x 1.2m.
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Out of stocka.k.a 'Muscosa' 'Old Pink Moss'. Very double pink blooms emerge from very mossy buds. Both moss and flowers are highly scented. Summer flowering. Size:1.2m x 1.2m.
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Out of stockHuge blooms of soft pink open from buds with light green moss. Scented. A sturdy,fairly upright plant with plentiful foliage. This is the Burmudan form obtained from Mottisfont Abbey Gardens in Hampshire. Repeat flowering. Size:1.2m x 0.9m.
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Out of stocka.k.a Red moss. A vigorous shrub bearing lightly mossed buds which open into strong scented clusters of double bright red blooms. Dark green foliage. Summer flowering. Size:1.5 x 1.2m.
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Out of stockClusters of very double blooms emerge from mossy buds. They may be flecked at the ends with paler hues. Fragrant.Makes a very tall bush with canes cloaked in purplish moss. Can repeat. Size: 2.4m x 1.5m.
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Out of stockA miniature moss rose bearing small, full blooms of light crimson. Fragrant. Dense dark green foliage. Repeat flowering. Size 1.2m x 0.6m.
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Out of stockA distinct and highly regarded variety. Rich purple-scarlet double scented blooms. The stems and buds are heavily mossed. Round soft and smooth bright green leaves. Repeat flowering. Size 1.2m x 1.0m.
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Out of stockLarge double silvery pink crumpled blooms which flower well into the autumn. Richly scented. Upright habit with few thorns and lightly moss buds. Abundant foliage of dark green. Size:1.2m x 1m.
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Out of stockaka Muscosa Japonica. A true curiosity this is the mossiest of all the moss roses. The moss not only covers the buds and stems but also covers part of the leaf surfaces. Magenta-pink loosely doubled blooms with paler reverses to the petals. Size: 1.2m x 1.2m.
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Small full blooms of rich dark purple-claret borne on slender branches. Lightly mossed buds. Neat dark foliage. Summer flowering. Size:1.2m x 0.9m.
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Out of stockSport of 'Quatre Saisons'. Clusters of highly mossed buds open to reveal pure white semi- double blooms. Highly scented. Tidy upright and bushy. Repeat flowering. Size: 1.2m x 0.9m.
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Out of stockLightly mossed buds open to glowing pink double slightly muddled blooms. Very Fragrant. Compact sturdy plant with reddish mossy stubble. Repeats well. Size:1.2m x 0.9m.
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Out of stockLarge double dark red blooms with hints of violet and carmine. Good fragrance. Will repeat in a good hot summer. Size 1.2cm x 90cm.