Moss roses belong to the Centifolia muscosa group. The buds are densely covered with moss, which has a strong scent. Moss roses have an upright growth habit. Moss roses only bloom once, but they bloom early and the plant can become very old. They grow well in poor soil and do not need much fertilizer. There are a few moss roses that are modern hybrids - they bloom all summer. See 'Claire de Lune' and 'Hanka'.
