Cabbage Rose
Rosa centifolia ‘cv.’
Named for their densely petaled blooms, Cabbage Roses have been cultivated in Europe since before 1600. Jefferson ordered the "large Provence" variety from a Long Island nursery in 1791. Look for them in the Oval Beds in June.
Centuries old, the Provence or Centifolia roses are traditionally known as "Cabbage Roses" because of the multitude of petals per blossom. The first Centifolias were cultivated in Europe before 1600. In 1791, Jefferson ordered the "large Provence" rose from the William Prince Nursery in Long Island, NY.
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Heirloom Seeds and Plants from the Monticello collection
Plant history in your gardens with seeds and plants from Monticello and the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants.
