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Moss
The first Moss roses appeared as sports or mutations of Centifolia
roses during the eighteenth century. Later they were joined by sports
of Damask roses, which brought with them repeat blooming characteristics
and darker colors. The name of this class comes from the fragrant,
piney-scented glands that cover the buds, sepals, and pedicels,
giving the plant a fuzzy appearance and a characteristic that is
unique among roses. Plant size and garden habit are variable among
the Moss roses. Most of them are very hardy, but they do tend to
be highly prone to powdery mildew when conditions are favorable
for this disease. All of the Moss roses bloom heavily in early summer,
with some rebloom occurring late in the season. Flower color ranges
from white to very dark crimson.
Old European Garden Roses:
Gallicas | Damask
| Moss
| Alba | Centifolia
Species
Roses | Old European
Garden Roses | Hardy Repeat-blooming
Old Roses | Modern Roses
| Shrub Roses
History |
Selecting Rose Plants | Site
Selection & Bed Preparation | Planting
| Water, Mulch & Fertilizer
| Winter Protection | Pruning
| Disease & Insect Pests
| Different Kinds of Roses | Selected
References | Societies &
Organizations | Mail Order
Sources | Video
Credits |
