'Centifolia Muscosa 'Blanche Moreau'' Rose

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'Centifolia Muscosa 'Blanche Moreau'' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Raymond, Charles

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Blanche Moreau
• Rosa centifolia f. muscosa 'Blanche Moreau'

HMF Ratings:

37 favorite votes.
Average rating: GOOD+.

ARS:

White, near white or white blend Moss.
Registration name: Blanche Moreau

Origin:

Bred by Moreau-Robert (France, 1880).
Introduced in Australia by C. F. Newman and Sons - Adelaide in 1894 as 'Blanche Moreau'.

Class:

Moss.

Bloom:

White. Strong, opinions vary fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. Pointed, mossed buds.

Habit:

Spreading.

Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower or garden. Very vigorous.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Comtesse de Murinais (moss, Vibert, 1842) × Perpetual White Moss

Notes:

For a definition of Perpetual Moss, see its entry in the Glossary...

The Peter Beales Collection of Classic Roses 2000-2001 says Blanche Moreau is once-blooming and has maroon-colored moss.