Rosa moschata Mozart - Musk Rose

The 'Mozart' Rosebush, like a concerto in G major, relentlessly explodes into a thousand small bicoloured carmine pink wild roses with white centres, scattering like musical notes. They are gathered in large bouquets on a vibrant bush. Particularly resistant to diseases and fast-growing, it only lacks fragrance. Sometimes difficult to match with other roses, this whimsical rosebush is perfect as an informal hedge, in the company of spring-flowering shrubs which it will take over from. It will thrive anywhere, even in medium mountain gardens.

The Rosa x moschata 'Mozart' rosebush is not strictly speaking an old rosebush, as it was created by Lambert in 1937. Nevertheless, it has all the characteristics of an old rosebush and remains unequalled today due to its multiple advantages. Its genealogy includes the contribution of the Musk Rose (Rosa moschata). This variety forms a bush with a diffuse, arched and diverging habit, reaching a height of 1.5m (3 to 4ft) and a width of 1.3m (3 to 4 ft) approximately, sometimes more depending on the growing conditions. Its flowering is very long and continuous, from June-July to October-November. Its single and bicoloured flowers, 3cm (1.2in) wide, consist of 5 regular petals arranged in an open cup, revealing a heart of golden yellow stamens. The dominant colour is a very bright carmine pink, surrounding a central white zone. When the petals fall, white takes over the pink, forming a vaporous multicolored bouquet on the branches. Left to grow freely, it forms beautiful orange fruits (hips). The deciduous foliage is delicate and slender. Its colour is a pure and glossy light green, and its disease resistance is truly excellent.

The 'Mozart' rose adapts to all soils that are not too dry and all climates, making it suitable for a wide geographic range. Planted in mass, it will border pathways and highlight shrub beds. It will integrate perfectly into a landscaped hedge, where it will enhance the foliage of dogwoods and viburnums. It can also be associated with pretty and easy-to-grow perennials such as perennial geraniums, catmints, snapdragons, foxgloves... Left to grow freely, it will form a flowery dome with blurred shapes, delightfully romantic in front of a flowered shrub bed composed of Abelias, Kolwitzia, mock oranges, elderberries, or shrubby wormwoods for example.