| Mom smelling Henry Martin (moss rose) |
| Rosa Centifolia |
| For Moss Roses (see below) |
Origin: Developed by the Dutch in the seventeenth century.
A complex family of hybrids of R. canina, R. gallica, R. moschata & R. Phoenicea.
A complex family of hybrids of R. canina, R. gallica, R. moschata & R. Phoenicea.
- Flower Form:Very double, many petaled usually slightly cupped or globular. All are very fragrant!
- Growth Pattern: Most are tall 6' x 6' bushes with lax,arching canes.Centifolias look their best
when supported by some structure. An obelisque is perfect. They are notorious for suckering so
plant them in a large open space where they can spread or simply dig out the unwanted plants
and spread the wealth among fellow gardeners. Smallar varieties like Petite de Hollande have a
nice arching pattern and do not require support. - Zone: 5 & up
- Flowering Cycle: Once Bloomer,four to six weeks depending on weather.
- Fragrance: Very strong fragrance.
- Color: range from pale pink to deep purple/red.
| Centifolias Centifolia roses are a complex hybridized group of roses that have a sub class called the "Moss Roses". All are hardy and exude a strong perfume. Bushes range form small to very large depending on the variety. They can be prone to blackspot in areas that have rainy summers. Most are once blooming with a few varieties that are remondant. |
Bullata (the lettuce leaf rose). Unique large olive green leaves that is deep pink blooms are very double and very fragrant.
The bush is tall,arching with lax canes. Requires a support to look it's best. Grows 6' x 4'.
Fantin Latour, Large, very double pink/mauve flowers with a heavy fragrance. Foliage is grey/green
canes have few thorns.
Large arching shrub
. Tour de Malakoff Large, very double 4" magenta to purple blooms. A wonderful rose! Great fragrance.
Foliage is large, grey/green. Large, arching bush of 5' x5'. One of our favorite centifolias!
The bush is tall,arching with lax canes. Requires a support to look it's best. Grows 6' x 4'.
Fantin Latour, Large, very double pink/mauve flowers with a heavy fragrance. Foliage is grey/green
canes have few thorns.
Large arching shrub
. Tour de Malakoff Large, very double 4" magenta to purple blooms. A wonderful rose! Great fragrance.
Foliage is large, grey/green. Large, arching bush of 5' x5'. One of our favorite centifolias!
| Gros Chos de Hollande" The Old Cabbage rose" grows 6' x6'. Large, loose medium pink blooms are very fragrant. Born in cluster of 6 or more. (Very old) Petite de Hollande ( miniature version of Gros Chos de Hollande.) Small 2 1/2" deep pink blooms on 4' x4'. A very nice centifolia for the garden as it doesn't need support. bush |
| notice moss on sepals This is General Kleber and it sported from the centifolia family. |
| Moss Roses |
These roses are a single group derived from two sources:
two categories, because the former have heavy green moss on calyx and stems, while the latter have rather sparse, brownish moss, and bloom a second time in the fall. Moss roses were very popular during Victorian times. The mossy buds yield a Balm scent when touched, further enhancing the pleasure of the intensely fragrant, fully double bloom with its tightly packed petals. The mossy side buds, with their long, fringed sepals, make a finished picture surrounding the open bloom. |
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