the green rose>

a descendant of old blush, the green rose (r. chinensis viridiflora) is one of the most unique roses. this rose is a very hardy china variety first discovered around 1827 and introduced to the public in 1855. the green rose actually has no flowers, no petals, and no seeds! this sterile rose has been kept in gardens for centuries by committed growers propagating cuttings and sharing!

the green rose is a true mainstay in all of rose history. instead of petals, it has rows and rows of narrow, leaf-like sepals stacked up which create the floret shape. the green rose is often touched with a tint of bronze and in warmer zones can keep its foliage year-round. we love the green rose in arrangements for a pop of whimsy.

• type: china

• color: green

• fragrance: lightly fragrant

• hardiness zone: 7 – 10

• size: 2′ – 3′ – 4′ x 2′ – 3′

• rebloom: repeat blooming

• bloom type: clustered | sepals

• year: 1840