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Rosaceae
Green Rose
Rosa chinensis 'Viridiflora'
rejuvenation.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Rosa
- Native to
- China (cultivated)
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- shrub
- Height
- 3-4 feet
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- rich, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The green rose has no true petals; what appear to be green petals are actually transformed sepals and leaf-like structures.
- It was first documented in 1743 and is one of the oldest known rose cultivars still in cultivation.
- Because it has no petals, the green rose produces no fragrance at all.
- The blooms deepen to bronze-green as they age and can last much longer than conventional roses.
- Floral designers prize the green rose as a unique addition that pairs beautifully with virtually any color palette.
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life
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fertility
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rejuvenation