Rose Capitaine Christy Moussu


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Breeder: Louis Leveque
Year of introduction: 1898
Introduced by: Louis Leveque & Fils

Main color: Pink
Flowering: Occasional repeat flowering
Flower size: Large
Type: Medium shrub
Aroma: Strong
120 - 150 cm, 90 - 150 cm

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Characteristics

Main color: Pink

Color: Light silver-pink

Flowering: Occasional repeat flowering

Flower size: Large

Flower: Very full , globular , in small clusters

Foliage: Light green , medium , matte

Aroma: Strong

Class: Moss rose

Sub-class: Hybrid Perpetual

Type: Medium shrub

Growth type: Compact, upright

Height: 120 - 150 cm

Width: 90 - 150 cm


Description

A charming old Moss rose. Large (up to 10 cm), globular, very full (up to 100 petals) silver-pink flowers impress with their shape and wonderful aroma.

The plant is strong, up to 120-150 cm high, 90-150 cm wide. The light green folieage is very healthy and remains dense throughout the growing season.

Winter hardiness is strong (zone USDA 4), hardy and reliable. Can grow in partial shade.

Madame Louis Leveque is one of the best ocasionally repeat flowering Moss roses, a mutation of R. Centifolia.


Name origin

Unfortunately we do not have information about the origin of the name of this rose.


Awards

As of the date no infarmation available on the awards this rose has recieved. It is also possible that this rose has not gained any awards yet.

Parentage

Spontanious mutation of R. Centifolia.


Climate zones

USDA 4



Growing tips

roses for full sun areas Sun position: Grows well on full sun.
soil reuirements Preference in type of soils: Grows well on all types of soils.
rose prunning tips Prunning: Requires deadheading after the flowering.

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Published Nov. 5, 2024, 10:08 a.m. by Галина Микитинець

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