Marin Marais

Hybrid Centifolia Moss
Hybridized by Jean-Pierre Vibert 1999

This fragrant rose has single flowers, which open flat to about two inches in diameter. The petals are a deep, violet purple revealing golden stamens within.

Named after a French composer and violinist who lived in Paris (1656-1728). The 1991 film "Tous les Matins du Monde", starring Gérard Depardieu as Marin Marais, is based on his life.