Salet Moss Rose Rosa 'Salet'
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- RO-zuh
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Salet is a hybrid Moss shrub in the rose family (Rosaceae) that was bred by Francois Lacharme of France in 1854. It was introduced to Australia in 1866 as 'Salet'. Moss rose derives its name from the green hair-like growth on the sepals surrounding the unopened flower buds.
The shrub will grow 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide and does best in full sun. Grow in moist but well-drained fertile soil and mulch around the roots to help retain moisture. Water well especially during dry periods. Prune in late winter to remove any diseased, damaged or crossed canes.
The large double fragrant flowers are pink with lighter edges and 40 or more petals. The deep green leaves contrast nicely and have few pricles.
This compact shrub is container-friendly to enjoy on the patio. Use in small groups, as a specimen, in a cutting garden, an English garden or a cottage garden.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Watch for black spot and powdery mildew. See pests of roses to the left. Deer will browse roses.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rosa
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Rose
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
- Appendage:
- Prickles
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- more than 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- Large double pink fragrant flowers are lighter on the edges. Flowers are 3-4 inches across with 40 or more petals. It will bloom in the spring and fall with an occasional bloom in between.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Deep green compound leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Green canes with a few prickles
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Landscape Theme:
- Children's Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Cutting Garden
- English Garden
- Garden for the Blind
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Small groups
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Poor Soil
