There must be some reason that the China rose Ducher is the only white China rose on the market today, most probably because first of all, white China roses are virtually non-existent, and second, because Ducher is a great rose. Cool, ivory flowers grace a plant of good health and form. Flowers are double in form and pure ivory in color, although reflected light may give them a glow of the softest lemon. Many white roses hold onto their petals with a death-grip while they age to a spattered brown; we are fortunate with Ducher because petals drop cleanly when spent.

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It’s difficult to recommend the Green Rose to anyone but the serious collector, although gardeners who enjoy creating unique flower arrangements might consider a place for The Green Rose in their garden. It is a fairly unassuming garden rose, easy to grow with pleasant form and shape, but the Green Rose is more a curiosity than an inspiration.

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It is impossible for me to overstate how fine a garden rose Mutabilis is. Easy to grow, beautiful arching form, and flowers that float like butterflies on disease resistant foliage. China roses will repeat bloom throughout the growing season, and Mutabalis rose is no exception, offering a profusion of blossoms month after month. As garden roses, Mutabilis is one of the all-time greats, and can be found at smaller or specialty nurseries such as Antique Rose Emporium.

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