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catmint and roses

Combining catmint and roses in your New Zealand garden is a timeless way to create a vibrant, long-season display packed with colour, fragrance, and pollinator appeal. Catmint’s soft, frothy blues and purples make the perfect companion to the bold, elegant stems of roses, offering a cottage garden feel with an easy-care twist. This classic pairing is not only beautiful but also attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, making it both a feast for the eyes and a haven for wildlife.

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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 fragrant blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn provided the spent flowers are removed. The foliage comprises small-sized, dark green leaves which provide a lovely backdrop to the flowers.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 90 cm
Spread: 90 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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 late spring through into summer. The foliage comprises glossy, dark green leaves which provide a lovely backdrop to the flowers.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Rose Anniversary

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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

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Rose Albertine

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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

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Iris Rose Queen (Japanese Water Iris)

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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 Flower Carpet Scarlet

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Rose Ann Turner

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Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose)

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Camellia 'Red Red Rose'

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Nepeta mussinii (Catmint)

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Nepeta 'Walkers Low' blue flowers.
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Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint)

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Rose 'Desiree' pink flowers.
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Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint)

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Rose Raspberry Ice

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Why Catmint and Roses Work So Well Together

Catmint (Nepeta) is loved by gardeners for its aromatic foliage, clouds of blue flowers, and natural resilience. When planted alongside roses, catmint acts as a decorative, living mulch, hiding bare stems and preventing weeds from sprouting. Catmint’s sprawling growth softens the rose bed, while its drought tolerance and pest-repellent qualities help keep roses healthy. In return, roses stand tall with their showy blooms rising above the misty hues of catmint.

Best Varieties of Catmint for Rose Gardens

Selecting the right catmint variety is key to achieving lush, harmonious borders. For compact borders or underplantings, Nepeta mussinii (Catmint) is a reliable favourite, forming dense mounds of silvery leaves and deep blue flower spikes. If you’re looking for cascading waves of blue, consider Nepeta 'Walkers Low' (Catmint), ideal for edging and layering in front of taller roses. For grand, architectural sweeps, Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint) is unmatched with its vigorous habit and abundant blooms.

Don’t overlook Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint) for a neater, more compact option that still delivers a stunning haze of colour. All these varieties excel as companions to roses, thriving in the same sunny, free-draining positions and requiring minimal maintenance.

Choosing the Perfect Rose Companion

When pairing catmint and roses, opt for repeat-flowering varieties for extended interest throughout the seasons. Rose 'Desiree' is admired for its large, beautifully shaped blooms and strong disease resistance, making it a wonderful focal point above catmint drift. Whether you favour classic whites, soft pinks, or vibrant reds, the cool blue tones of catmint will enhance every rose, creating a tranquil yet lively border effect.

Planting and Care Tips

To achieve the best results with catmint and roses: - Plant catmint at the base of roses, allowing it to spill around stems. - Ensure both receive plenty of sunlight and good drainage. - Prune catmint after flowering to encourage fresh blooms and maintain shape. - Mulch annually and feed roses with a specialist fertiliser in spring. - Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep both plants thriving.

Create Your Dream Border

By combining catmint and roses, you can create a garden full of charm, fragrance, and life. Browse our range of garden-tested favourites like Nepeta mussinii (Catmint), Nepeta 'Walkers Low' (Catmint), Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint), Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint), and Rose 'Desiree' to find your perfect planting partners. Bring classic style and effortless beauty to your New Zealand garden with this crowd-pleasing duo.


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