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The Moss Roses

Covered with tiny perfumed hairs or "moss," the buds and stems of the Moss roses exude a sweet fragrance that lingers after handling the roses. It is a scent which, to many people, brings forward nostalgic memories of grandmother's garden. The Mosses are actually mutations or "sports" of other types of Old Garden Roses, most commonly the Centifolias. Popular in the Victorian era, many other Moss roses were bred for their mossy attraction. (hardy to zone 4/5)

Roses are available while quantities last. Varieties marked as 'sold out' may be available again next year. Remember to order early. More varieties will be available by summer.

Our prices may vary from season to season depending on the plant size. See the bottom of this list for Key.

Rose	Min. Zone	Price	Year	Colour	Flower	Bloom	Frag.	HxW	Other
Captain John Ingram	(5)	Sold Out	1856	Purple (crimson)	Double	Summer	fff	6x4	Dr
Chapeau De Napoleon	(5)	Sold Out	1885	Pink, light	Semi- double	Summer	fff	5x4	H
Common Moss.	(5)	16.50	1600's	Pink	Double	Summer	fff	4x4	Dr, Vi
General Kleber		Sold Out	1856	Pink	Double	Summer	fff	4x4	Dr, Vi
Louis Gimard	(5)	Sold Out	1877	Pink (lilac)	Double	Summer	fff	5x3	Dr, Vi
Mme. de la Roche Lambert	(4)	Sold Out	1851	Purple	Double	Recurrent	fff	4x3	H, Dr
Nuits de Young	(5)	Sold Out	1845	Purple (mauve)	Semi-double	Summer	fff	4x3	H, Co
Old Victoria Moss	(5)	Sold Out	?	Deep Pink	Double	Summer	fff	4x3	Dr,Vi
William Lobb	(5)	Sold Out	1855	Purple (mauve)	Double	Mid-summer	ff	8X5	Dr
*Key to letters and symbols: S = suitable for growing in the shade; H = suitable for hedges; W = suitable for growing in woodland; Co = suitable for growing in tubs; Cu = suitable for cut flowers; Hi = ornamental hips; Dr = disease resistant; Bs = susceptible to black spot; M = susceptible to mildew; Vi = Vigorous; f, ff, fff = slightly, medium, very fragrant; Frag = fragrance; HxW = height x width in feet; Other = Siting and rose traits, N/A= not availble

Updated March 2012