Uniform surface in a mid‑green shade. - historic, china rose - very weak, barely perceptible fragrance rose - spicy character
– Uathúil mar rós glas stairiúil neamhghnách.
– Bláthanna beaga dlútha i mballaí pompón.
– Rithfhlúrú láidir le dara bláthú saibhir.
– Friotaíocht mhaith do ghaiseadh púdrach agus dubh.
– Oiriúnach do leapacha, coimeádáin agus samplach.
– Gné speisialta: Bláthanna glasa coimeádann dath fiú i ngrian láidir, ag dul go bronnta álainn de réir a chéile.
Built on experience – Naturalistic style
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
23,30 €
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ROSA VIRIDIFLORA – green historic China rose - Smith
Step out to a world of soft green light with Rosa viridiflora, the famous “Green Rose” that turns every Irish cottage border or Dublin terrace into something quietly special. Its truly unique green pompon blooms flower repeatedly through our short summers, offering a gently quirky focal point even when the weather feels more moist than sunny. This historic China shrub handles cool, damp Irish conditions with reassuring reliability, provided you give it decent drainage on heavier clay and a spot with some shelter from the strongest Atlantic breeze. As an own‑root plant it settles in steadily and rewards you with a long, stable life in your garden: first it concentrates on roots, then builds generous new shoots, and by the third year reaches its full ornamental character, giving you low‑effort, long‑term green-flowered interest.
Rosa viridiflora in profile: distinctive pompon-like green blooms.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Feature shrub in a small front garden
Perfect where you need a talking‑point plant without fussy upkeep: the unusual green flowers and tidy, upright habit make a single shrub stand out, yet it remains compact enough for terraced front gardens and small drives, suiting the curious homeowner.
Cottage‑style mixed border
Repeat flowering and the restrained height allow it to weave into traditional cottage plantings; its green blooms calm bright perennials, while own‑root vigour supports a long garden life with minimal replacement, ideal for the relaxed cottage‑gardener.
Container or large patio pot (40–50 L+)
Performs well in a generous container where drainage can be controlled on heavy Irish soils; a 40–50 litre pot with quality compost and mulch keeps maintenance moderate and colour close to eye level, perfect for the time‑pressed urbanite.
Part‑shaded side passage or narrow bed
Tolerates partial shade better than many roses, so it works along side passages or between houses where sun is limited; the mid‑green foliage and flowers stay attractive, serving the practical yet style‑aware gardener.
Small informal hedge or low boundary line
Its bushy, upright growth and moderate spread suit a loose, low hedge; regular trimming and some deadheading keep the line neat while preserving the historic character, appealing to design‑conscious owners.
Specimen in a clay‑based lawn border
Well adapted to our cool, damp climate if planted on a slight mound with added grit, helping it cope with heavier clay and persistent rainfall common in many Irish gardens, which reassures the cautious beginner.
Historic or “collector’s corner” planting
This 19th‑century China rose adds genuine heritage interest; its sport origin and preserved form lend authenticity to period‑style gardens and rose collections, rewarding the historically minded collector.
Low‑input, long‑term garden structure
Moderate disease resistance and own‑root durability mean that once established it offers many years of consistent structure and colour with only occasional plant protection, suiting the busy but quality‑seeking buyer.
Styling ideas
Cottage contrast drift – Plant in a loose group near lavender and hardy geraniums to let the green blooms act as a soft foil to blues and purples – for romantic cottage‑garden lovers.
Terraced focal pot – Use a single shrub in a 50 L terracotta pot by the front door, underplanted with trailing bellflower, to keep the quirky flowers at eye level – for style‑conscious city dwellers.
Green-on-green tapestry – Combine with Midwinter Fire dogwood and textured grasses, creating year‑round structure where the rose provides summer depth – for fans of subtle, naturalistic schemes.
Shady side passage – Line a side bed with one or two plants interspersed with ferns and hostas so the green flowers glow softly in partial shade – for homeowners making the most of every metre.
Heritage highlight bed – Place it centrally in a small heritage rose bed surrounded by low box or thyme edging to emphasise its historic status – for collectors and history‑minded gardeners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
ROSA VIRIDIFLORA – historic China shrub rose, also known as Green Rose; part of a heritage collection, exhibited as shrub rose / old garden rose in specialist classes.
Origin and breeding
Spontaneous sport of ‘Slater’s Crimson China’ (Rosa chinensis); discovered in the United States before 1827, introduced to Europe in 1855, breeder recorded as John Smith.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub typically 80–130 cm tall and 60–100 cm wide, with moderately dense, glossy mid‑green foliage and only slight prickliness, suitable for beds, hedges and containers.
Flower morphology
Strongly remontant, small double blooms 1–4 cm wide, 26–39 petalled, borne in clusters; ball to pompon form with poor self‑cleaning, so regular deadheading improves appearance and flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Distinctive green flowers: buds deep oil‑green, opening vivid mid‑green with yellowish tips; later pale yellow‑green with bronzed edges, usually retaining green tones even in strong summer light.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very weak and often barely perceptible, with a subtle spicy character rather than classic rose sweetness; grown mainly for visual interest and botanical curiosity rather than scent.
Hip characteristics
Occasionally forms small spherical hips 6–10 mm across; usually green to brownish in colour, partially hidden by foliage, with little ornamental value compared to the distinctive green flowers.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7); good resistance to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate rust sensitivity, medium heat tolerance and needs watering in prolonged drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Plant in well‑drained soil, spacing 55–100 cm depending on use; thrives in sun or partial shade with moderate feeding, mulching on clay, and occasional plant protection in humid seasons.
ROSA VIRIDIFLORA offers uniquely green blooms, steady repeat flowering and long‑term own‑root reliability, making it a distinctive yet easy shrub to consider for your Irish garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
ROSA VIRIDIFLORA – green historic China rose - Smith
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39 petalled) flowers only modestly attract pollinators, as flower form (simple/semi‑double/double) and the accessibility of the stamens markedly influence attractiveness.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its highly modified flowers enclose the stamens, making it primarily an ornamental cultivar.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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