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.
Rose Profile
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…
Photo courtesy of Kimberley Dean
--
Overall Rank
--
Member Avg
1
Gardens
0
Wishlists
At-a-Glance Profile
Garden Personality
A quick portrait of how this rose grows, blooms, and earns its place in a home garden.
China
White/Cream
none
Upright
- Registered Name
- Green Rose
- Breeder
- Discovered by John Smith
- Seller
- Angel Gardens, Burlington Rose Nursery, High Country Roses, Rogue Valley Roses
- Introduced
- 1827
- Best Zones
- 7-10
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
- Angel Gardens, Burlington Rose Nursery, High Country Roses
Where to Look Next
Rose Market
Start here if you are trying to buy this rose. This table is set up for quick scanning so you can compare seller listings, pricing, and current offers in one place.
| Seller | Listing | Price | Offers | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Gardens | The Green Rose | $25.00 |
Discount Code
10% • ROSEGEEK10
ARS Offer
10% • Only available with phone orders.
|
Visit Seller |
| Burlington Rose Nursery | Green Rose | Listed for sale | — | Visit Seller |
| High Country Roses | Green Rose | Out of stock |
Discount Code
20% • ROSEGEEK
ARS Offer
15% • Online code is in your membership book.
|
Visit Seller |
| Rogue Valley Roses | Green Rose (Viridiflora) - Rogue Valley Roses | $24.95 |
ARS Offer
10% • Only available with phone orders.
|
Visit Seller |
Members can follow preferred sellers and get stock alerts.
What Growers Notice
Notes, Photos, and Shared Experience
Read the overview first, then look through shared photos and real grower notes to get a better feel for how this rose behaves.
Overview
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.
Member Submitted Photos
Join to Upload PhotosNo member-shared photos yet
Upload one from My Garden
Rose Comments
0 comments from growers
No comments yet. Be the first grower to add one.
Log in to comment on this rose