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Green Rose

Color: White/Cream Class: China Introduced: 1827 Best Zones: 7-10 Bloom Form: Double Repeat Bloom: Yes

Discovered by Unknown Chinese origin (China, before 1800). Discovered by John Smith (United States, circa 1827). Introduced in France by Guillot/Roseraies Pierre Guillot in 1855 as 'Rosa viridiflora'. Introduced in Australia by H. Kemp…

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At-a-Glance Profile

Garden Personality

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China White/Cream none Upright
Registered Name
Green Rose
Breeder
Discovered by John Smith
Seller
Antique Rose Emporium, High Country Roses
Introduced
1827
Best Zones
7-10
3-4 Height
3-4 Width
2 in Bloom Size
17-25 Petals

Bloom Style

How It Shows Up in the Garden

Bloom Form
Double
Fragrance
none
Growth Habit
Upright
Repeat Bloom
Yes

Garden Fit

Where It Is Most Comfortable

Rose Class
China
Color Family
White/Cream

Background

Breeding and Source Notes

Registered Name
Green Rose
Seller Signals
Antique Rose Emporium, High Country Roses

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Seller Listing Price Offers Link
Antique Rose Emporium Default Title $34.95 — Visit Seller
High Country Roses Green Rose Out of stock Out of stock
Discount Code 20% • ROSEGEEK
ARS Offer 15% • Online code is in your membership book.
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What Growers Notice

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Overview

Discovered by Unknown Chinese origin (China, before 1800). Discovered by John Smith (United States, circa 1827). Introduced in France by Guillot/Roseraies Pierre Guillot in 1855 as 'Rosa viridiflora'. Introduced in Australia by H. Kemp in 1909 as 'Viridiflora' Medium, borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in large clusters, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium, upright.

Catalog note: This rose record was merged with duplicate listings for Green Rose (Viridiflora) on July 27, 2026.

Current Notes

My friends who arrange flowers all have asked for this rose. It is a true green that fades to russet. A botanical anomally caused by proliferation of the sepals along with petal suppression. A garden curiosity, but with its own peculiar beauty. Introduced in 1845.

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