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Rosa Green Snake

Scientific Name: Rosa 'Lenwich'

Also Known As

  • Rosa 'Green Snake'
  • Rosa 'Serpent Vert'
  • Green Snake Rose
  • Serpent Vert Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 60"-72"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Rosa Green Snake plant details

Rosa Green Snake is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa Green Snake

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 60 IN - 72 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cascading, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa Green Snake

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

ULTIMATE GROUND COVER ROSE!! The real deal…Absolutely FLAT growth on 4-5' long snaking stems nicely decorated with shining, disease resistant foliage – Glowing single, blush pink flowers all season! This ground hugger also cascades beautifully like water over a wall – Give it at least 5-6' to spread out and keep the pruning to a minimum – Sun to light shade.

Gardening facts about Rosa Green Snake plant

How to Grow Rosa Green Snake

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-9'

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

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  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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