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If you are on the search for the best NZ rose to add colour, fragrance, and timeless charm to your garden, you’re in the right place. With New Zealand’s mild winters and diverse landscapes, roses flourish up and down the country. But which variety will thrive in your garden and deliver extravagant blooms year after year? As plant nursery experts, we’ve trialled and grown countless cultivars, and below we’ll help you discover the best NZ rose options for coastal gardens, city borders, rural homes, and everywhere in between.

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

5 from 3 customers

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough and reliable rose performs extremely well in New Zealand gardens, flowering continuously from spring through autumn with minimal maintenance.

From $34.43

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Rose 'Golden Celebration'

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'Golden Celebration' Rose is an outstanding English rose celebrated for its large rich golden yellow blooms, strong fragrance, repeat flowering, and exceptional garden performance.

From $38.57

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Purple flowers on Burgundy Iceberg Rose.
Rose 'Burgundy Iceberg'

The 'Burgundy Iceberg' Rose is a striking floribunda rose renowned for its rich burgundy purple blooms, repeat flowering, and exceptional garden...

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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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Rose 'Lavender Jewel'

Rose 'Lavender Jewel' is a stunning hybrid tea rose admired for its exquisite lavender blooms and strong, sweet fragrance. Each perfectly formed...

From$30.29
Lagerstroemia 'Souvenir Hubert Pouard' pink flowers.
Lagerstroemia 'Souvenir Hubert Pouard'

Lagerstroemia ‘Souvenir Hubert Pouard’ is a refined crepe myrtle valued for its rich rose pink summer flowers and elegant upright tree form...

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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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Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred Series' (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred' is a premium evergreen perennial valued for its elegant winter and early spring flowers and attractive year round...

From$29.95
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Helleborus 'Hot Flash' (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'Hot Flash' is a stunning evergreen perennial that delivers vibrant winter and early spring colour with its richly coloured blooms and...

From$29.95
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Camellia 'Red Red Rose'

Camellia 'Red Red Rose' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms that bring bold colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens...

From$32.95
Cistus 'Brilliancy' plant with pink flowers and green foliage.
Cistus 'Brilliancy' (Rock Rose)

Cistus ‘Brilliancy’ is a vibrant evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking crimson-pink flowers, each with a yellow centre, blooming profusely in...

From$24.77
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...

From$22.95
White flowers on a Cistus 'Snowmound' plant with green foliage.
Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

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Weigela 'Wine And Roses'

Weigela 'Wine and Roses' is a striking deciduous shrub renowned for its rich burgundy purple foliage and masses of vibrant rosy pink trumpet shaped...

From$25.53
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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...

From$35.81
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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...

From$44.09
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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...

From$156.96
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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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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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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 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 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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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

From$14.95
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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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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green...

From$16.50
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Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet

Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet is a ground cover rose that features masses of showy, scarlet red flowers. The flowers are complemented with glossy, dark...

From$33.81
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Rose Fertiliser

Roses respond exceptionally well to rose fertiliser with better quality flowers and foliage, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

From$13.40
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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

From$387.55
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Iris Rose Queen (Japanese Water Iris)

“Rose Queen” is a variety of Japanese Water Iris that produces spectacular flowers. The showy, two-tone pink blooms are borne atop sturdy stems in...

From$27.53
Orange 'Best Seedless' orange fruit with orange flesh.
Orange 'Best Seedless'

The ‘Best Seedless’ Orange is a superb variety prized for its deliciously sweet, seedless fruit and easy-to-peel skin. Perfect for New Zealand...

From$34.95
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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Rose Best Friend

Rose 'Best Friend' is a charming modern rose known for its attractive blooms and reliable garden performance. Flowering repeatedly through the warmer...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

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You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Camellia, Helleborus, and iceberg-roses, or related Categories - Perennials, Bush Roses, and Carpet Roses.

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Why Grow Roses in New Zealand?

Roses have long held a place of honor in New Zealand gardens. Not only do they provide graceful structure and continual flowering, but they’re surprisingly hardy in our climate. The best NZ rose selections are disease resistant, easy-care, and offer repeat flowering from spring through autumn. Whether you prefer statement climbers, low-growing groundcovers, or classic hybrid tea roses, there’s something for every gardener.

Our Picks: The Best NZ Rose Varieties

If you’re after stunning colour and resilience, Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' is a standout. With masses of vibrant red blooms, this low-maintenance groundcover rose is famous for tolerating New Zealand’s variable weather and delivering showy displays for months on end.

For smaller spaces or containers, Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' offers an abundance of cheerful cherry-pink flowers. This variety stays compact, making it a favourite in both urban plots and cottage gardens.

Gardeners seeking a classic creamy bloom will adore Rose 'Flower Carpet White'. Known for its exceptional disease resistance, this variety keeps gardens looking fresh and elegant with minimal fuss.

If you love fragrant roses with sentimental value, Rose Best Friend is a must-have. Its delicate, pastel petals and strong fragrance make it one of the best NZ roses for gifting or planting in memory of someone special.

For a truly robust rose bred specifically for New Zealand conditions, try Rose NZ Gardener. It’s well-regarded for vivid blooms and remarkable health, making it a top pick for gardeners wanting long-lasting performance.

Tips for Choosing the Best NZ Rose for Your Garden

Growing and Enjoying Roses in New Zealand

To give your best NZ rose every chance to establish, plant in a well-drained, sunny spot and enrich your soil with compost. A thick mulch and regular watering in dry spells help keep your roses healthy and thriving. With a little attention, these enduring favourites will reward you with months of beautiful blooms, ideal for cutting, display, or simply admiring in the garden.

Explore our top picks including Rose Best Friend, Rose 'Flower Carpet Red', and Rose NZ Gardener to find the perfect rose to transform your outdoor space this season.

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