<p>Moss roses are a natural mutation or 'sport' of Rosa x centifolia, and were first recorded around 1720. All varieties have flower buds and stalks that display a moss-like growth that exudes a sticky oil with a fragrance reminiscent of Balsam. Variously attributed to trapping or warding off aphids and other pests, rose breeders of the 1800s quickly seized upon this mutation to produce a wide range of varieties that became very popular in Victorian times, although sadly only a few varieties are now available. Height to about 1.5m Moss roses are difficult to beat if you are after a classic 'cabbage' bloom, being beautifully scented, and although only once flowering, they are well worth it for the display that continues over several weeks in summer time. (Varieties include: the pure white 'Shailer's White Moss' and the richly purple 'William Lobb').</p>
<p>For advice on choosing, see <a href="https://rvroger.co.uk/blog/a-complete-guide-to-growing-roses-choosing-the-right-rose/">Choosing The Right Rose</a></p>
<p>For planting advice, see <a href="https://rvroger.co.uk/blog/planting-containerised-roses/">Planting Containerised Roses</a> or <a href="https://rvroger.co.uk/blog/a-guide-to-planting-bare-root-roses/">Planting Bare Root Roses </a></p>
<p>For pruning advice, see <a href="https://rvroger.co.uk/blog/a-guide-to-pruning-roses/">A Guide to Pruning Roses - RV Roger Ltd</a></p>
<p>Or else email our highly skilled team with any questions and we will be only too happy to try and help <a href="mailto:sales@rvroger.co.uk">sales@rvroger.co.uk</a></p>
Moss Roses
Moss roses are a natural mutation or 'sport' of Rosa x centifolia, and were first recorded around 1720. All varieties have flower buds and stalks that display a moss-like growth that exudes a sticky oil with a fragrance reminiscent of Balsam. Variously attributed to trapping or warding off aphids and other pests, rose breeders of the 1800s quickly seized upon this mutation to produce a wide range of varieties that became very popular in Victorian times, although sadly only a few varieties are now available. Height to about 1.5m Moss roses are difficult to beat if you are after a classic 'cabbage' bloom, being beautifully scented, and although only once flowering, they are well worth it for the display that continues over several weeks in summer time. (Varieties include: the pure white 'Shailer's White Moss' and the richly purple 'William Lobb').
For advice on choosing, see Choosing The Right Rose
For planting advice, see Planting Containerised Roses or Planting Bare Root Roses
For pruning advice, see A Guide to Pruning Roses - RV Roger Ltd
Or else email our highly skilled team with any questions and we will be only too happy to try and help sales@rvroger.co.uk