Another photo with my cat.

I think it's rather interesting. I probably should add it to my collection of "oddball" roses, but I just never have gotten around to ordering it. I do like the unusual. And I have a couple of florist roses in the green vein. Unfortunately they don't really bloom as green as you see in the florist's.

Love your kitty!

I've always liked 'Green Rose,' and Sequoia had a great clone of it. They also had a Green Rose Reversion to 'Old Blush.' Burlington (Burling Leong) may have those.

In my cooler climate, it didn't pump up the chlorphyll, so while it grew really well, and bloomed heavily, I got a lot more bronze in the blooms than I cared for. But, grown where it gets a bit more summer heat, it's really neat.

Arrangers like it a lot, and I can understand why they would.

Jeri

Can you imagine how surprised the grower of Old Blush must have been to see this sport grow? Roses Unlimited has the Green Rose on their list if Burlington doesn't. If I grow this rose, I think it will be the ugliest in the garden, but lovely in a bouquet :)

Well, I thought it was a very pretty plant, really. If OB grows well for you, this should, as well. You just have to think of it as a green plant in the garden, you know?

Jeri

Hmm, "I do not like them, Jasmine-I-am. I do not like Green Roses, just ham". (apologies to Dr. Seuss).

Nope, I love oddball roses as Beth does but this is too far from what looks like a flower for my particular tastes. I think if I wanted to arrange with something green and spiky, I'd use a globe thistle or some other perennial. In my yard, many of my roses are already green much more often than they're colorful, and I want as much outrageous color as I can get. I suppose if I had unlimited room I might go for the novelty and shocked looks of visitors "you mean THAT'S a rose??" Sadly, I'm starting to foresee the point where I'll run out of room and there are more exciting rose blooms that I still want.

Incidentally, what is the "ham" in your rose photo? That one I like...

Cynthia

The "ham" is Marriotta and while I appreciate the Green Rose's individuality I'd prefer to have Marriotta, myself. I've been trying to find one for years! It seems to always be sold out anywhere that has it. Any chance of getting some cuttings?

My understanding is that the Green Rose doesn't really have any petals at all. Those are all sepals!

The Marriotta is unusual and beautiful, but unfortunately I don't have that rose...at least not yet. I'm trying to propagate it from one small stem given to me at a rose show. Hopefully I'll have beginners luck, but I don't know. I'm told several of the Santa Clarita, CA Rose society members grow Marriotta and it is usually available at their auction in April. If my propagation isn't successful, I'll see what I can do to get it then.

Thanks, Jasmine!

Viridiflora makes a splendid arrangement "filler" and actually adds a bit of a peppery scent to the vase. I grow it, and the Reversion, though the Reversion isn't as vigorous as the sport. Kim

I like the Green Rose and it does very well for me. I wish I had put it in a spot that shows it off more, altho one has to point it out to people, anyway, as they just assume it is out of bloom. I think of it as a bit backward, shy, humble, and feel rather protective of its self-esteem.