Moss at Wairere Nursery

Moss

Moss roses are generally accepted as being part of the Centifolia Group (rose of 100 petals). They are easy to recognise because of the "bristles" or "whiskers" that cover the stems and buds. In the rose world this designer stubble is known as "moss". The green or bronze coloured moss is full of aromatic resinous oils and is sticky to the touch. Gardeners in the Victorian era were enchanted by the Moss Rose and this is when it was at the height of its popularity. There is no definite record as to when or how this quirk of nature occurred though the original Moss rose Rosa centifolia muscosa is accepted as being a sport of Rosa centifolia. Moss Roses are mentioned in written records from the early 1700's onwards.

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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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Fantin Latour

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.

Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 0.9m

Fantin Latour

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Container: pb8 ?

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Marechal Davoust

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.

Named for a young general in Napoleon's army - Marechal Devout - who remained loyal to the very end.

Colour: Pink / Purple
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.2m x 1m

Marechal Davoust

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Nuits de Young

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.

Pronounced 'Nwee duh yoong' this rose is named for poet Edward Young whose poem 'Night Thoughts' was very popular in the 19th century.

Colour: Brown / Black
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.2m x 0.9m

Nuits de Young

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William Lobb

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 was Plant Collector in the Victorian era who hailed from Cornwall England.

Colour: Purple / Red
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1.5m

William Lobb

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Container: pb8 ?

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