Rosa ‘Luxemburg’

Moss rose.  Described by Paul as a Hybrid Moss with flowers of deep crimson, shaded purple, double and medium sized with an expanded form; a vigorous grower suitable for a short pillar or as a standard.  [Paul (1848, 1863, 1888, 1903), Rivers (1857, 1863)].

 

 

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data.

 

 

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

There is also a Noisette rose of this name with clusters of crimson flowers but William Macarthur includes his ‘Luxemburg’ among the Moss roses.

 

 

Published Feb 12, 2010 - 10:23 AM | Last updated Jul 28, 2011 - 04:58 PM

More details about Rosa ‘Luxemburg’
Family Rosaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, probably France
Synonyms
  • Ferrugineuse

 
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Luxemburg

 

 
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