Moss
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Characteristics of Moss Roses
- "Mossing" of stems, buds and sometimes the base of leaves
- Small and compact habit
- Blooms that are beautifully fragrant
- Colour ranges from deep purple, pink white and striped
- Prune after flowering
Some of our favourites are Chapeau de Napoleon, Shailers White Moss, Nuits de Young, Marechal Davoust and William Lobb.
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PAGE 1 ALL aka Captain Ingram Moss. Dark purple. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, double, quartered bloom form. Once blooming spring or summer. Mossed buds. Vigorous. Can be trained as a climber. Very disease resistant. Bred by Jean Laffay (France, 1854). Capitain John Ingram We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. Moss. A beautiful Rose which was discovered in Switzerland in the 1820's. The clear pink blooms are sweetly scented, fully double and cupped. Flowers in summer and should be pruned after flowering. Slightly drooping habit but quite hardy all the same.
Chapeau De Napoleon We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. Moss. A typical moss rose with whiskered buds that open to quartered deep red to blackish purple blooms. Relatively small plant that has coarse foliage and lots of thorns but oh so beautiful in bloom. Fragrant and repeats well. Can be grown in a pot. 1873.
Deuil de Paul Fontaine We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. Centifolia. A chance seedling classed as a Centifolia but some say it is a modern hybrid. No matter the heritage it is a truly beautiful rose with pink quartered blooms that have a strong sweet fragrance. The blooms appear in large clusters for a long period but do not repeat thereafter. C1940.
Fantin Latour We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. Moss. Beautiful double, fragrant blooms of rich pink with a hint of purple and grey. Very free-flowering throughout summer. Nice dark foliage, the light 'mossing' is also dark green. Best lightly pruned immediately after flowering. From France, 1853.
Marechal Davoust We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. Moss. The stems and buds of this lovely rose are decorated with reddish green furry 'moss'. The buds open to large, rich pink, informal blooms that are very fragrant and quite frilly. Repeats well and is easy to grow. Prune lightly after flowering. From France 1852.
Marie De Blois We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. aka Old Black Moss Moss. An exquisite rose with tight buds clad with dark green 'moss' that open to reveal small flowers in sumptuous maroon-black highlighted with golden stamens. The blooms carry a sweet fragrance and appear in summer. Small dainty leaves and few prickles. France 1845.
Nuits de Young Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: pb8 ? WAS $32.99 Stock of this item is very low. Moss. Very fragrant, large, fully double blooms of pure white (with just the occasional blush) open from buds that are covered in soft green 'moss'. A lovely rose that will perform best if protected from harsh afternoon sun. Prune immediately after the summer flowering if required. 1788.
Shailers White Moss We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. aka William Lobb or Old Velvet Moss Moss. A tall and vigorous rose with sprays of buds covered in green 'moss' that open out to large crimson-purple, informal blooms that gently fade to soft mauve. Deliciously fragrant. Flowers in early summer only but well worth planting. From France 1855.
William Lobb New stock expected Middle of June, 2022. Pre-order now. Estimated price $36.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
The buds are said to look like a 'cocked hat' hence the name Chapeau De Napoleon or 'Napoleon's Hat'. Not sure what the little general would think about that, mind you he did love Josephine and she in turn had a passion for roses.......
Habit: Pendulous
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1.2m
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 90cm x 90cm
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 0.9m
Named for a young general in Napoleon's army - Marechal Devout - who remained loyal to the very end.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.2m x 1m
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m
Pronounced 'Nwee duh yoong' this rose is named for poet Edward Young whose poem 'Night Thoughts' was very popular in the 19th century.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.2m x 0.9m
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Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1.2m
William Lobb was Plant Collector in the Victorian era who hailed from Cornwall England.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1.5m
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