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.

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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Chapeau De Napoleon

Moss. A beautiful Rose which was discovered in Switzerland in the 1820's. The clear pink blooms are sweetly scented, fully double and cupped. Flowers in summer and should be pruned after flowering. Slightly drooping habit but quite hardy all the same.

The buds are said to look like a 'cocked hat' hence the name Chapeau De Napoleon or 'Napoleon's Hat'. Not sure what the little general would think about that, mind you he did love Josephine and she in turn had a passion for roses.......

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Arching
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m

Chapeau De Napoleon

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Deuil de Paul Fontaine

Moss. A typical moss rose with whiskered buds that open to quartered deep red to blackish purple blooms. Relatively small plant that has coarse foliage and lots of thorns but oh so beautiful in bloom. Fragrant and repeats well. Can be grown in a pot. 1873.

Flower Colour: Red / Purple
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 90cm

Deuil de Paul Fontaine

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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.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 0.9m

Fantin Latour

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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 - Louis-Nicolas Davout - who remained loyal to the very end.

Flower Colour: Pink / Purple
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m

Marechal Davoust

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New stock expected Middle of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $44.99. Payment on order.

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