'Little Gem' Rose

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'Little Gem' rose Description

My HMF:

'Little Gem (moss, Paul, 1880)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of richarddee

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Crimson Moss de Meaux

HMF Ratings:

31 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Deep pink Moss.
Registration name: Little Gem (moss, Paul, 1880)

Origin:

Bred by William Paul (1822-1905) (United Kingdom, 1880).
Introduced in Australia by C. F. Newman and Sons - Adelaide in 1894 as 'Little Gem'.

Class:

Miniature, Moss.

Bloom:

Crimson. Strong fragrance. Average diameter 1.25". Small, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, flat, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Mossed buds.

Habit:

Short, compact.

Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, cut flower or garden.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Unknown

Notes:

See also 'Valide' by Robert & Moreau - the synonym is possibly a confusion.