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Medium red Moss.
Exhibition name: Baron de Wassenaër

Bred by Philippe-Victor Verdier (France, 1854).
Introduced in Australia by George Brunning - St. Kilda Nurseries in 1863 as 'Baron de Wassenaër'.

Moss.  

Mauve - pink, blush reverse.  Lilac-pink.  Strong fragrance.  Medium, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, globular bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  

Few or no prickles/thorns.  Medium, light green foliage.  5 to 7 leaflets.  

Height: 4' to 7' (120 to 215cm).  Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm).

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  

Differences of opinion about breeder, see References.

Named for the musician Baron de Wassenaer, or the Dutch vice-admiral, whose heroism in a sea battle of 1696 against the French was very much admired by the latter.