Family : Rosaceae
Class : Moss Rose
Text and pictures © Giuseppe Mazza
English translation by Peter Thompson
Old Rose.
Moss Rose created in France in 1854 by François Lacharme.
Buds with outgrowth characteristics that resemble moss, and up to 50 pink petals, slightly perfumed and a little dishevelled.
Sometimes reflowers toward the end of the season. Adapted to small gardens.
Awards :
1998 - Dowager Rose Queen : Missoula Rose Society
1999 - Dowager Rose Queen : Chesapeake Rose Society - Columbus Rose Society - Illinois/Indiana District - Northeastern Illinois Rose Society - Potomac Rose Society
2000 - Dowager Rose Queen : Fair Friends of the Rose - Forest City Rose Society - Long Island Rose Society
2001 - Dowager Rose Queen : Central Louisiana Rose Society - Cleveland & Lincoln County Rose Society Show - Combined Chicagoland Rose Society - Forest City Rose Society - Illinois/Indiana District - Long Island Rose Society - New York State District
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