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best apricot rose

Searching for the best apricot rose for your New Zealand garden? Apricot roses offer an enchanting balance between warm golden hues and delicate peach undertones, making them a favourite with gardeners who want a unique, soft-coloured bloom. Whether you're hoping to brighten up a cottage border, create a show-stopping rose display, or simply love the sweet, romantic look of apricot flowers, there are several outstanding varieties worth considering. Discover the top apricot roses, as well as complementary plants and fruiting trees, to help you craft a garden full of natural beauty.

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Apricot Royal Rosa

Apricot 'Royal Rosa' is a beautiful apricot tree valued for its sweet flavoursome fruit and attractive spring blossom display. This deciduous fruit tree produces delicious golden orange apricots that are perfect for fresh eating, preserving, baking, and bottling. In spring, masses of soft pink white blossoms cover the branches before fresh green foliage emerges, adding ornamental beauty to gardens throughout New Zealand. Apricot 'Royal Rosa' is productive, reliable, and well suited to home orchards and larger garden spaces.

Suited to regions: Alpine, Temperate
Plant type: Fruit Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Hemerocallis Apricot Dream (Apricot Dream Daylily)

Hemerocallis Apricot Dream is a variety of the commonly known, Day Lily, and features very showy flowers. The impressive blooms are apricot coloured, and only at peak condition for a day or so, but are continually produced through summer. They are held above the strap-like, green leaves as it grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. Hemerocallis Apricot Dream is commonly mass planted as a groundcover, planted around the base of larger trees, included in borders, or added to a mixed planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Helleborus Apricot Hybrid (Hellebore)

Helleborus Apricot Hybrid is a soft and elegant winter-flowering perennial that produces blooms in warm apricot and blush tones. Flowering from mid...

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Rose 'Felicite Perpetue' double, white flowers on a scrambing shrub.
Rose 'Felicite Perpetue

Rose 'Felicite Perpetue' is a beautiful rambling rose prized for its clusters of soft blush white flowers and graceful arching growth. This classic...

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Apricot Trevatt

Apricot 'Trevatt' is a popular apricot tree valued for its delicious sweet fruit and attractive spring blossom display. This deciduous fruit tree...

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Rose Diamonds Forever

Rose Diamonds Forever is a popular shrub rose that features masses fragrant, soft-yellow flowers. The showy blooms emerge in spring and continue...

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Helleborus English Thoroughbred Series (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred' is a graceful winter-flowering perennial that features soft pink blooms with subtle green undertones. This variety...

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Apricot Sundrop

Apricot 'Sundrop' is a delicious apricot tree valued for its sweet golden fruit and attractive spring blossom display. This deciduous fruit tree...

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Portulaca Pazzaz Sunset (Moss Rose Plant)

Portulaca Pazazz Sunset, commonly known as the Moss Rose plant, is a low-growing perennial with fabulous flowers. Bright orange and yellow flowers...

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Weigela Wine And Roses (Wine & Roses Weigela)

Weigela Wine and Roses is grown for its foliage and flowers. This deciduous, compact shrub produces small and burgundy-coloured leaves which are held...

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Rose Ann Turner

Rose Ann Turner is a climbing rose that features masses of double, pink flowers. The blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn provided the...

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Rose 'Desiree'

Rose 'Desiree' is a beautifully refined rose known for soft pastel blooms, gentle fragrance and repeat flowering through the warmer months in New...

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Helleborus orientalis with colourful pink flowers.
Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose)

Helleborus orientalis, commonly known as Lenten Rose, is a hardy perennial prized for its elegant winter and early spring blooms. Flowers appear in...

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Rose Ginger Kisses

Rose Ginger Kisses is a popular shrub rose that features gorgeous, burnt orange flowers. The fragrant blooms emerge in spring and continue until...

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Rose Raspberry Ice

“Raspberry Ice” is a Floribunda shrub rose that features large and showy flowers that are cream with a raspberry coloured margin. The lightly...

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Canna Cannova Rose

Canna Cannova Rose carries large and glossy, dark green leaves which are held upright and have a gentle arch. Stems rise above the foliage from late...

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Rose Albertine

Rose Albertine is a climbing rose featuring very showy, salmon-pink flowers. The highly fragrant blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' ground cover with masses of red flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Red'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its rich red flowers and outstanding disease resistance. This tough rose performs...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' is a compact ground cover rose valued for its masses of vibrant cherry red flowers and exceptional disease...

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Cistus lusitanicus (Rock Rose)

Cistus lusitanicus, commonly known as the Gum Cistus, is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its large, white blooms marked with deep crimson spots...

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Super Shield Rose Spray – 1 Litre

This multipurpose spray is designed to control most common pests and diseases that affect roses. That includes blackspot, aphids, rust, powdery...

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Rose Anniversary

Rose Anniversary is an award winning, Floribunda shrub rose that features masses of showy, soft-pink flowers. The amazing blooms emerge in spring and...

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An informal hedge of 'Iceberg' rose plants with masses of white flowers.
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Rosa ‘Iceberg’, one of the world’s most popular roses, is a reliable floribunda variety producing masses of pure white, lightly fragrant blooms from...

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Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' growing on a pergola and featuring masses of stunning yellow flowers.
Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose)

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Yellow Banksia Rose) is a stunning climbing rose admired for its masses of soft yellow double flowers produced in spring. This...

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Lagerstroemia 'Best Red' red flowers amidst dark purple foliage.
Lagerstroemia 'Best Red'

Lagerstroemia ‘Best Red’ is a standout crepe myrtle prized for its intense red summer flowers and strong upright tree form. Flowering through the...

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Rose Blackberry Nip

Rose 'Blackberry Nip' is a distinctive modern rose known for its rich berry toned blooms and strong garden performance. Flowering repeatedly through...

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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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Rose Simplicity Violet Serenity

“Violet Serenity” is a magnificent small, shrub rose owing to its colourful display of bright pink flowers. The showy blooms are borne as clusters...

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Rosa banksiae 'Alba' growing on a pergola and featuring masses of stunning white flowers.
Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose)

Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (White Banksia Rose) is a spectacular climbing rose prized for its masses of small pure white flowers produced in spring. This...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough...

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An exquisite flower on 'White Romance' Rose.
Rose White Romance

“White Romance” is a very popular shrub rose that features masses pure white flowers. The showy blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn...

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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose Flower Carpet Pink features large trusses of semi-double, pink flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues until autumn provided the spent...

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Apricot Royal Rosa

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Why Choose Apricot Roses?

Apricot roses are prized for their gentle colouring and versatile charm. Their blooms stand out without overpowering the landscape, and many varieties boast delightful fragrance and repeat flowering from spring through autumn. Apricot roses tend to pair well with white, purple, and blue-flowered perennials for a harmonious effect. These roses are generally hardy—making them ideal for New Zealand’s varied climates—and offer excellent disease resistance in modern cultivars.

Top Apricot Rose Varieties

When it comes to the best apricot rose, look for varieties that combine captivating colour, reliable performance, and strong growth habits. Among the contenders, the elegant 'Rose Strawberry Blonde' stands out. This remarkable rose showcases blooms that blend apricot, honey, and strawberry tones, making it a perfect centrepiece for your rose garden. To explore this popular option, visit the Rose Strawberry Blonde page for specifications and growing tips.

Additionally, modern apricot roses often feature repeat flowering, meaning you'll enjoy blooms from spring well into autumn. They also are bred to be resilient to pests and diseases, so even beginner gardeners will find success.

Pairing Apricot Roses with Companion Plants

The best apricot rose looks stunning when planted alongside compatible perennials. Try incorporating Hemerocallis Apricot Dream for a similar soft colour palette and quick-growing habit. The Hemerocallis Apricot Dream (Apricot Dream Daylily) offers lush apricot blooms that echo the gentle warmth of your roses. For shade-loving companions, consider the Helleborus Apricot Hybrid (Hellebore), which adds early-season colour and interest beneath taller roses.

Beyond Roses: Apricot-Toned Fruit Trees for Your Garden

Apricot hues aren’t limited to flowering plants. If you love the colour and want a delicious harvest, try planting an apricot fruit tree. The Apricot Royal Rosa is particularly valued for its flavourful fruit and compact growth, making it ideal for urban gardens. Likewise, Apricot 'Garden Annie' caters perfectly to gardeners wanting a productive, beautiful tree with soft golden fruit and ornamental value.

Tips for Growing the Best Apricot Rose

To ensure your apricot roses thrive, plant them in full sun with well-draining, rich soil. Water deeply during dry spells and mulch to conserve moisture. Regular feeding with a balanced rose fertiliser will promote healthy growth and abundant blooms. Prune in late winter to shape your plant and remove weak stems. Pairing your roses with matching apricot perennials or fruiting trees elevates the colour scheme and extends your garden’s seasonal interest.

Ready to try the best apricot rose? Browse our selection to find the perfect plant for your landscape, and combine with companion plants and fruit trees to make your garden truly exceptional.


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