Petal Pals
old garden · 1855
Green Rose
Rosa chinensis f. viridiflora
2–4 feet (up to 5 feet)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
1.5–2 inches
Bloom habit
Produces blooms in clusters/sprays; structures are long-lasting and sterile.
Petal count
Does not have true petals; bloom is composed of multiple layers of green, leaf-like sepals.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
cream
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Mid-green
Foliage surface
Glossy, pinnate leaves with serrated edges.
Fragrance Notes
Generally considered absent, though some report a light, spicy, or peppery scent.
Color Description
green
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2–4 feet (up to 5 feet)
Spread
2–4 feet (up to 5 feet)
Soil
Fertile, well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Generally considered disease-resistant, though may occasionally be affected by black spot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained, allowing it to dry slightly between waterings.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer or organic rose fertilizer regularly throughout the growing season from early spring until mid-summer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins; remove dead or unproductive canes and shape as desired.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips, black spot, and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of Old Blush
🏆 Awards & Recognition
No Current Award Data