{"id":18509,"date":"2021-06-02T04:28:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T08:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=18509"},"modified":"2021-06-02T14:53:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T18:53:49","slug":"moss-rose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/moss-rose\/","title":{"rendered":"Moss Rose: Tips For Cutting, Planting And Propagating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The moss rose is one of the old rose varieties and is something very special. We present the most beautiful varieties and show you what you should consider when planting and caring for moss roses in pots and the garden.<\/p>\n<p>The moss rose is one of the historic roses and has been cultivated in our gardens for a long time. Characteristic and eponymous are their moss-like glands on the fruit heads, flower stalks, and sepals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moss_rose_origin_and_characteristics\"><\/span>Moss rose: origin and characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6627a8770f695\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6627a8770f695\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/moss-rose\/#Moss_rose_origin_and_characteristics\" title=\"Moss rose: origin and characteristics\">Moss rose: origin and characteristics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/moss-rose\/#Moss_rose_varieties\" title=\"Moss rose varieties\">Moss rose varieties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/moss-rose\/#Plant_moss_roses_in_pots_and_the_garden\" title=\"Plant moss roses in pots and the garden\">Plant moss roses in pots and the garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/moss-rose\/#Cut_and_care_for_moss_roses\" title=\"Cut and care for moss roses\">Cut and care for moss roses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/moss-rose\/#Propagate_moss_roses\" title=\"Propagate moss roses\">Propagate moss roses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The moss rose ( <em>Rosa<\/em> x <em>centifolia<\/em> &#8216;Muscosa&#8217;) is a European historical rose. It originated around 1700 as a mutation from various other centifolias &#8211; a group of roses with double (&#8220;hundred-leaved&#8221;) flowers. The moss rose is particularly popular in cottage gardens. It grows as a strong, large shrub and reaches heights of around 1.2 m to 2 m. Its width is around 0.7 to 1 m. Most mosses rose varieties are single-flowered. Individual flowers with an intense, sweet fragrance bloom on their overhanging shoots between June and July.<\/p>\n<p>The flowers of the moss rose are hemispherical and double. They usually appear in different shades of pink, but there are also varieties with white or purple-red flowers. The green, slightly glossy leaves of the moss rose are alternate and elliptical in shape. The fruit heads, flower stalks, and sepals of the moss rose are covered with fine glands. This creates the impression of a delicate moss covering. This property gave the moss rose its name. The mossy parts of the plant have a spicy, resinous smell.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/12ac6ca64979f55f31b49b41e0737dcf.jpg\" alt=\"Moss rose: Tips for cutting, planting &amp; propagating\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moss_rose_varieties\"><\/span>Moss rose varieties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With time, new moss rose varieties were bred again and again, which differ in their flower color and sometimes also in their height. In addition to the original pink moss rose, there are also white, purple, purple, or even multi-colored varieties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Popular moss rose varieties are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2032 Old Pink Moss \u2032: Probably the oldest moss rose; pink, double flowers; very hardy; Height: approx. 2 m.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Alfred de Dalmas&#8217;: flowers in white to cream pink; intense fragrance; hardy; Height: 1 &#8211; 1.5 m.<\/li>\n<li>\u2032 Shailer&#8217;s White Moss \u2032: White, densely double flowers; very fragrant; very hardy; Height: approx. 1.5 m.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Catherine de W\u00fcrttemberg&#8217;: Large, double pink to dark pink flowers; very hardy; Height: approx. 1 m.<\/li>\n<li>\u2032 Nuits de Young \u2032: Considered the darkest variety of moss rose; black-red, double flowers; good-smelling; very hardy; Height: 1 &#8211; 1.5 m.<\/li>\n<li>&#8216;Madame Moreau&#8217;: multi-colored variety with double flowers, striped with chimney pink and white; fragrant; very hardy; Height: approx. 1.5 m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/52981384b02db049e5285173d6e8e327.jpg\" alt=\"Moss rose: Tips for cutting, planting &amp; propagating\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plant_moss_roses_in_pots_and_the_garden\"><\/span>Plant moss roses in pots and the garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Moss roses prefer a sunny to partially shaded, airy location. The soil should be somewhat loamy and rich in humus. In the case of heavy soils, a little sand can be mixed in to increase the permeability. In the case of very light soils, however, manure or compost should be incorporated. The moss rose can also be planted in a pot on the balcony or terrace.<\/p>\n<p>Our peat-free Plantura organic potting soil is ideal for this. To give the moss rose a good start into the vegetation phase, one or two fertilizers should be applied in spring between March and April. Ideally, you should choose a primarily organic fertilizer such as our Plantura organic rose fertilizer. This reliably supplies your roses with all the important nutrients. Work the fertilizer lightly into the top layer of the soil to increase its effectiveness. After fertilizing, you should also water extensively.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e3ddb6;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fdf7d0;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Diseases and pests in roses are a big issue because they destroy the splendor of the flower queen far too easily. If you want to prevent this, pay attention to good soil preparation when planting and ensure healthy and resilient roses with regular, high-quality fertilizers.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>You can find more information and helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/roses-in-pot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">expert tips on planting roses in a pot<\/a> in our special article.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_and_care_for_moss_roses\"><\/span>Cut and care for moss roses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the moss rose has grown well in the garden and has established itself in its location, it only needs to be supplied with additional water if the drought persists. Moss roses in the pot, however, have to be watered more often due to the faster evaporation. When watering, make sure that the foliage stays dry, otherwise the risk of fungal attack increases.<\/p>\n<p>Moss roses should be pruned between March and May. On the one hand, deadwood has to be removed. Cut dry, frozen wood close to the transition to the healthy wood or, if necessary, at the base. On the other hand, thin and diseased shoots must be removed. Otherwise, they rob the healthy and stronger shoots of the power to bloom.<\/p>\n<p>Cut them off completely at the base of the plant or their origin on a more vigorous shoot. In addition, shoots that are too dense should be thinned out. If the shoots are very close to one another, always remove the one with the weaker growth or the less favorable growth direction. In this way, the air circulation in the rose bush can be improved, so that rose diseases can be prevented. In addition to the annual basic pruning, dense or blooming shoots can also be removed from the base as required. In our special article on cutting roses, you can read all the important steps again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/1477850a1f431280120c1cffe3d7f63f.jpg\" alt=\"Moss rose: Tips for cutting, planting &amp; propagating\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Propagate_moss_roses\"><\/span>Propagate moss roses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Moss roses can be propagated in different ways. Through vegetative propagation, for example via cuttings, you create a &#8220;clone&#8221; whose properties correspond exactly to those of the mother plant. In the case of generative reproduction via seeds, the genetic material is mixed, which means that the properties of the offspring can hardly be predicted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so read<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/orange-roses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orange Roses: Top 10 Rose Varieties In Warm Orange<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/bush-and-shrub-rose-varieties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 50 Most Beautiful Shrub Rose Varieties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/pink-roses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pink Roses: The 15 Most Beautiful Rose Varieties<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/cabbage-rose-rosa-x-centifolia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cabbage Rose (Rosa x centifolia): Tips For Cutting, Planting, And Propagating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/the-15-most-beautiful-roses-in-innocent-white\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 15 Most Beautiful Roses In Innocent White<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/christmas-rose-location\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christmas Rose Location: The Perfect Place To Plant Christmas Roses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/purple-roses-the-5-most-beautiful-varieties-from-lilac-to-purple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purple Roses: The 5 Most Beautiful Varieties From Lilac To Purple<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The moss rose is one of the old rose varieties and is something very special. 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