Moss Roses

‘Mossiness’ is a mutation which has occurred several times in the history of the rose. Sepals, calyces and pedicels become covered in a growth which is like moss. This growth is sticky and smells of resin. They were bred and selected quite extensively in the 19th century, mainly in France.

Some Moss roses will repeat flower where as others will not. Pictured above is William Lobb which will flower once only.