| Moschata is a rose species of tall, lax habit producing few-flowered, loose clusters of flat, single to semi-double, musk-scented, milk-white flowers. Dark green stems with purplish green leaves are broadly ovate to broadly elliptical. Also known as musk rose. Blooms are followed by ovoid, orange-red hips.
In general, roses are a large group of flowering shrubs, most with showy flowers that are single-petalled to fully double-petalled. Leaves are typically medium to dark green, glossy, and ovate, with finely toothed edges. Vary in size from 1/2 inch to 6 inches, five petals to more than 30, and in nearly every color. Often the flowers are very fragrant.
Most varieties grow on long canes that sometimes climb. Unfortunately, this favorite plant is quite susceptible to a variety of diseases and pests, many of which can be controlled with good cultural practices. |
