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climbing tea rose

Searching for the perfect climbing tea rose for your New Zealand garden? These timeless beauties are prized for their elegant form, long-lasting blooms, and romantic fragrance. Climbing tea roses combine the classic charm of tea roses with vigorous climbing ability, making them an exceptional choice for archways, walls, fences, and pergolas. Their ability to bloom repeatedly through the season ensures your garden stays vibrant and inviting from spring to autumn. Whether you’re a seasoned rose grower or a new enthusiast, a climbing tea rose offers both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits for your landscape.

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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 provided the spent flowers are removed. The foliage comprises small-sized, dark green leaves which provide a lovely backdrop to the flowers.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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 spent flowers are removed. The foliage comprises small-sized, dark green leaves which provide a lovely backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 2 m tall and the same wide.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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...

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Rhaphidophora decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva (Dragon Tail Plant) is a striking tropical climber known for its large, deeply split leaves that become more dramatic as the...

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Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka) shrubs in a native reserve.
Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka)

Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand Tea Tree, is a hardy native shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and masses of white...

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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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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...

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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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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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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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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 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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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...

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Rose 'Golden Celebration'

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

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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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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...

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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 'Flower Carpet White' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
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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A Kunzea robusta shrub with masses of pretty, white flowers.
Kunzea robusta

Kunzea robusta (White Tea Tree) is a fast growing NZ native tree known for its fine foliage and masses of small white flowers that attract bees and...

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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...

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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...

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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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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 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...

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Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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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 Fertiliser

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

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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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Rose Compassion

Rose Compassion is a climbing rose that features very showy, pink flowers with an orange overtone. The highly fragrant blooms emerge in spring and...

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Rose 'Crepuscle' (Crepuscule Rose)

The Crepuscule Rose is a near thornless climbing rose that features delightful, apricot-orange flowers. The impressive blooms coat the plant and...

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Rose Bloomfield Abundance

Rose Bloomfield Abundance is a climbing rose that features showy, two-tone pink flowers. The impressive blooms are without scent and emerge in spring...

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Rose 'Chocoholic' red rose.
Rose Chocoholic

Rose Chocoholic is a climbing shrub rose that features rich red flowers. The fragrant blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn. The foliage...

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Rose Albertine

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What is a Climbing Tea Rose?

A climbing tea rose is a unique group of climbing roses derived from the esteemed tea rose family. They feature slender, graceful canes that can be trained to climb vertical structures, yielding large, elegant blooms with a memorable scent. Unlike traditional shrub roses, climbing tea roses reach impressive heights and provide vertical interest. Their classic cup-shaped flowers, often in pastel shades, are perfect for adding sophistication to any garden setting.

Uses for Climbing Tea Rose in Your Garden

The climbing tea rose is endlessly versatile. Along trellises or garden fences, it creates living screens or privacy barriers. When grown over arbors, pergolas, or arches, a climbing tea rose enhances your outdoor entertaining space and frames entrances with stunning blooms. These roses are equally effective for softening hardscapes and walls, turning brick and timber into fragrant, flowering features.

For cottage gardens or formal borders, consider pairing a climbing tea rose with other climbers like Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose). The delicate yellow blooms of Banksia Rose provide contrast and fill in early spring, while your climbing tea rose takes centre stage in the warmer months. For even more variety, mix in classic climbers such as Rose Albertine, Rose Moonlight, or Rose Ann Turner.

Growing and Caring for Climbing Tea Roses

Climbing tea roses love sunny positions with good air movement, ideally six hours or more of sunlight daily. Choose rich, well-draining soil and amend it with organic compost to support robust growth and abundant flowering. When planting, space your climbing tea rose to allow for mature height and spread, and provide sturdy supports such as trellis, wires, or fences.

Regular pruning is essential for encouraging new growth and flowering. Train stems horizontally to promote bud formation along each cane. Over time, remove any dead or damaged wood to keep your climbing tea rose healthy and full of blooms. Mulching helps retain soil moisture, control weeds, and protect roots. Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in spring and again after the first flush of flowers.

For added colour and texture, complement your climbing tea rose with heritage varieties like Crepuscle Rose (Crepuscule Rose) for rich apricot tones, or combine with Banksia Rose for a layered effect.

Discover Climbing Tea Roses

At our nursery, we offer a curated selection of climbing tea roses that thrive in New Zealand conditions. Whether you seek classic romance or modern flair, our expert team can guide you to the perfect plant and help you create a breathtaking garden feature. Browse our range or visit the pages for popular climbing roses like Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose), Rose Albertine, Rose Moonlight, Rose Ann Turner, and Crepuscle Rose (Crepuscule Rose) for inspiration.

Discover the beauty and versatility of climbing tea rose—transform your space with blooms that promise a spectacular display year after year.

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