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Rose Profile

William Lobb

Color: Lavender/Mauve/Purple Class: Moss Introduced: 1861 Best Zones: 4B-11 Bloom Form: Rosette / Quartered

A closer look at this rose so you can decide whether it belongs in your garden, your wishlist, or both.

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At-a-Glance Profile

Garden Personality

A quick portrait of how this rose grows, blooms, and earns its place in a home garden.

Moss Lavender/Mauve/Purple
Registered Name
Old Velvet Moss
Breeder
Jean Laffay
Seller
David Austin
Introduced
1861
Best Zones
4B-11
6-8 ft Height
5 ft Width
3.5 in Bloom Size
41-50 Petals

Bloom Style

How It Shows Up in the Garden

Bloom Form
Rosette / Quartered

Garden Fit

Where It Is Most Comfortable

Rose Class
Moss
Color Family
Lavender/Mauve/Purple

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Breeding and Source Notes

Registered Name
Old Velvet Moss
Seller Signals
David Austin

Videos About This Rose

Watch Kimberley’s rose-specific videos, spot growth habit and bloom character in the garden, and compare how this variety performs over time.

🌹William Lobb / Moss Rose / One Time Bloomer / Zone 8a

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Where to Look Next

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Start here if you are trying to buy this rose. This table is set up for quick scanning so you can compare seller listings, sizes, pricing, and current offers in one place.

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