Rosa centifolia L. var. muscosa
The ‘Common Moss Rose’ is the original mossy sport of R. x centifolia L., first recorded in the 17th century. It is a large sprawling shrub with highly scented, well-mossed, double pink flowers, to 8cm across, very large and full, globular in shape. [Rivers (1854, 1857, 1863,) Paul (1848, 1863, 1888, 1903), Amat]. Gore describes its flowers as full, middle-sized to large, of a light pure pink colour.
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘In the opinion of Miller, the Moss Rose, or Moss Province, as it is frequently called, is a perfectly distinct species; Linnaeus cinsiders it as a variety only of the centifolia: as it is found in our Nurseries in a double state only, and as we are ingnorant of what country is the produce, the decision of this matter must be left to future observation and inquiry.’ [BM t.69/1788].
History at Camden Park
Included in a handwritten list of roses dated 1861, probably intended for a new edition of the catalogue that was never printed. [MP A2943].
Notes
Published Feb 12, 2010 - 09:51 AM | Last updated Jul 28, 2011 - 05:10 PM
Rosa centifolia L. muscosa | BM t.69/1788 | BHL
| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Europe |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Rosa Common moss
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| Confidence level | high |