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Green Rose

ChinaWhite/Cream

Discovered by Unknown Chinese origin (China, before 1800).

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Height
3–4 ft
Width
3–4 ft
Best Zones
7-10
Bloom size
2 in
Fragrance
none
Repeat bloom
Yes

Discovered by John Smith · 1827

More rose details
Registered name
Green Rose
Bloom form
Double
Petals
17-25
Growth habit
Upright
Also known as
• Bengale à Fleurs Vertes
• Bengale du Japon
• Bengale verte
• Green Calyx
• La Rose Verte
• Lü E
• Rosa chinensis f. viridiflora C.K.Schneid.
• Rosa Verde (Italy)
• Rosa viridiflora
• Viridiflora
• Viridis (syn. Viridiflora)
The Green
Green Rose (Viridiflora) - Rogue Valley Roses
Rose ‘Green Rose’

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.

Catalog 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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