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Communis
$25.95
(Common Moss, Old Pink Moss), Moss (known since 1696).
***Still Growing – Status update in April 2025***
Found in many old cottage gardens, Communis (or Common Moss) is one of the first known Moss roses to descend from Centifolia roses. Very full blooms are extremely fragrant, clear pink, 3 1/2 inch in size and feature ‘mossy’ sepals. Upright growth with arching canes reaching 5 to 7 feet tall.
Description
Communis
(Common Moss, Old Pink Moss), Moss (known since 1696).
Found in many old cottage gardens, Communis (or Common Moss) is one of the first known Moss roses to descend from Centifolia roses. Very full blooms are extremely fragrant, clear pink, 3 1/2 inch in size and feature ‘mossy’ sepals. Upright growth with arching canes reaching 5 to 7 feet tall.
Emily Webb –
I love the old roses, the older the better and this one dose not disappoint. Sadly it was a bad year in 2022, as gophers and they ate all but a tiny portion of her roots. I really thought that she was a gonner. But I pruned her back hard and today she is strong and healthy. I’ve only had a few blooms this year, but after all she’s been thru, who can blame her. Next year I think she will reward me with an abundance of blooms. I’m in the mountains of California where winters are in the teens and the old ones do fine.
Duane Scheidemantle –
This is a classic rose! Love it every year when it is in full bloom. If you love moss roses then this is a must for in the garden.
Strong growing, fragrant, and beautiful.