Rose - Viridiflora

Common Name:
Rose 'Viridiflora' (commonly known as the Green Rose)

Description:
Rose 'Viridiflora' is one of the most unusual roses available, admired for its unique green blooms. Unlike traditional roses, this variety produces clusters of small, rosette-like flowers made up of green bracts instead of true petals. Over time, the blooms may develop hints of bronze or reddish tones, giving them even more character. It flowers continuously from late spring through summer and into autumn, offering novelty and conversation value in the garden. Though not traditionally showy, the blooms have a faint, spicy fragrance and are valued for floral arrangements where they provide striking texture. With dark green, healthy foliage and a compact habit, this rose is hardy, low-maintenance, and resistant to most common rose diseases, making it well-suited to Melbourne gardens.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 0.9 – 1.2 m
Width: 0.9 – 1.2 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn
Repeat flowering throughout the season

Flower Colour:
Green
Bronze or reddish tones with age

Key Attributes:
Novelty / Collector’s Specimen
Suitable for Floral Arrangements
Low Maintenance
Disease Resistant
Perennial
Repeat Flowering

Toxicity:
Not considered toxic. Thorns may cause injury if mishandled.

Companion Plants:
Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath)
Catmint (Nepeta)
Lavender
Valerian
Bellflowers (Campanula)
Garden Iris
Gaura
Ornamental grasses