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How to Grow and Care for Cabbage rose

Cabbage rose, also known as Provence rose, Moss rose, Rose de mai, Hundred-leaved rose

Cabbage rose necessitates attentive care and thrives in a well-drained, loamy soil, rich in organic matter. Prone to pests like aphids and diseases such as black spot, regular monitoring and preventive treatments are crucial. Special care includes adequate spacing to ensure good air circulation and support structures for the heavy blooms. Pruning is imperative for maintaining plant health and shaping.

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Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Cabbage rose

ToughnessLow
Care LevelHigh
Care DifficultyHard
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 3 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7
Planting TimeSpring, Fall
Hardiness Zones
5-9
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Varieties of Cabbage rose
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Cabbage rose 'Muscosa'

Cabbage rose 'Muscosa' is a variety of the hybrid Rosa × centifolia whose parentage includes Rosa × damascena. This variety is distinguished for the thick covering of resinous hairs on its blooms that make them look mossy. It is named for this characteristic as 'muscosa' comes from the Latin word for 'moss' ('muscus'). This variety is the parent of most Moss Roses.

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Cabbage rose 'Shailer's White Moss'

Cabbage rose 'Shailer's White Moss' is a fragrant and charmingly beautiful rose with a rich legacy. Its mossy, delicate buds open to reveal a white, green-centered double bloom. This rose was named after the Shailer family, who first cultivated it, and it is beloved for its romantic and vintage appeal.

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Cabbage rose 'Cristata'

Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit, this famous cultivar is known for its compact size and double pink flowers. Cabbage rose 'Cristata' was discovered in Switzerland and named for its tuft-like blooms scattered pleasantly among the shrub. Cabbage rose 'Cristata' won its award for its ornamental strengths, manageable size, and ease of care.

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Cabbage rose 'Muscosa'

Cabbage rose 'Muscosa' is renowned for its exquisitely layered, pink to deep pink petals and the unique moss-like growth on its stems and sepals. This heritage rose emits a strong, classic fragrance that is most potent in the morning. Thriving in sunny environments with well-drained soil, cabbage rose 'Muscosa' blooms mainly in the late spring and showcases a lush, round habit, reflecting its cultivated charm.

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Cabbage rose 'St Swithun'

Cabbage rose 'St Swithun' is a particularly ornate rose that produces extremely large pink flowers that are packed with up to 120 petals. This rose is named after Swithun, the Anglo-Saxon bishop of Westminster (died in 863 CE) who was later made a saint. This popular hybrid rewards gardeners with vigorous growth and reliability.

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