Moss Rose

The word moss has meaning lichen. It got the name so, as the cilia may be thick at bud, stem, floral neck in mutant species. Moss roses originated from Centifolia. It has mossed stems as well as buds. Hence, it got the name Moss rose. Moss roses are available in variety of colors. Some of the colors are orange, rose, yellow, white etc. Moss roses grow well in hot and dry areas. Scientific name of Moss rose is Portulaca Grandiflora. During nights and cloudy days, the moss flowers of some varieties do close. Moss rose has wonderful fragrance. Moss rose derived from two sources, sported from Centifolia and sported from damask perpetuated.

Mixed breeding produces Moss Roses. Moss rose is has other names such as sun plant, Rose moss, Portulaca. Moss Rose is a favorite garden plant, which blooms annually multiple times. Moss rose is other wise called by names such as Sun plant, Rose Moss, Portulaca. Moss, which covers the flower buds, exudes a kind of spicy scent, while the scent of the blossom is different. Moss rose is a kind of deciduous, herbaceous plant. Each moss of different moss rose variety has different fragrance and hence each moss rose variety has unique fragrance.

During summer lots of marriages, takes place. For decoration of the venue as well as for bride and for bridegroom roses are obvious choice for the serenity of the occasion. Bride’s bouquet mainly consists of rose varieties. Moss rose is an ideal choice for these purposes as it is available in different colors and due to its cost effectiveness. Some florists provide miniature Moss rose for you. They are equally good to the full sized moss rose plant. This miniature Moss rose is good for shipping to long distances. Moss rose can grow up to eight inches and can spread up to around two feet. Moss rose flower grows up to a size of 1 inch. The moss roses have large number of petals. Moss Rose was extremely popular among Victorian.

Some of the Moss rose varieties are Common Moss, General Kleber, William Lobb, Marie De Blois, Goethe etc. Moss rose blooms during summer heavily and re blooms in some other seasons. Moss rose seeds can be uses in sauces and other recipes. Double Moss is one kind of Moss rose with two colors in the same flower itself. Moss rose rarely forms capsules. Mainly reproduction takes place by stolons. Moss rose represents maternal love and charity. So you can present to your mother with Moss rose on mothers day. If you are organizing charity events, for the calm environment it will be better to use moss rose for decorations than with any other flamboyant flowers. Therefore, if you are looking for low key but very powerful floral gifts for special occasions moss roses are ideal choice from us. We, the Blooming Britain, will provide the very best collection of Moss Rose for you.