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compassion climbing rose

The compassion climbing rose is one of New Zealand’s favourite climbing roses, loved for its reliable blooms and outstanding versatility. If you’re searching for a rose that blends elegance, fragrance, and resilience, the compassion climbing rose makes a stunning addition to any outdoor space. Known for its glowing apricot-pink flowers and powerful scent, this rose creates a romantic display along fences, arches, pergolas, or walls. It’s well-suited for gardens throughout New Zealand and delivers a long flowering season from late spring into autumn.

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 vigorous thornless rose creates a spectacular seasonal display and is ideal for covering large structures in New Zealand gardens. Its lush green foliage and graceful habit suit cottage traditional and heritage landscapes. Long lived and reliable this rose makes an impressive feature once established.

Buy Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose)

From $29.63

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Rose Plants

Height: 8.00 m

Spread: 8.00 m

Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Garden uses: Arches, Banks, Living areas, Parks, Specimen

Garden styles: Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese

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. Rose Albertine is commonly trained onto a trellis in a courtyard or cottage garden, planted to lavish a fence, or included anywhere the beauty and fragrance can be appreciated.

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From $56.63

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

Plant Features and Benefits

The compassion climbing rose stands out thanks to its vigorous growth and repeat-flowering habit. Large, shapely blooms appear in generous clusters, producing a captivating display that is rich in colour and perfume. The foliage is dark green and healthy, offering a lush backdrop to the showy flowers. This rose is disease-resistant and easy to train, making it ideal for both experienced gardeners and beginners. Its hardy nature means the compassion climbing rose thrives in a range of conditions, provided it receives at least half a day of sun and well-drained soil.

Growing and Caring for Compassion Climbing Rose

Planting the compassion climbing rose is straightforward. Choose a sunny site with good air circulation and prepare the soil with compost or well-rotted manure. Water regularly during its first summer, and apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Annual pruning in late winter or early spring will encourage new growth and abundant blooms. Tie in new shoots to your support structure, forming graceful arches and vertical accents in your landscape. Feed with rose fertiliser for the best performance throughout the season.

Landscape Uses and Ideas

The compassion climbing rose is perfect for softening unsightly walls or fences, creating privacy, or adding height and colour to a mixed border. Paired with classic companion plants such as lavender or catmint, it’s a showstopper in cottage and modern gardens alike. If you love climbing roses, explore complementary varieties for even greater impact. For instance, Rose Albertine offers a beautiful pastel alternative, while Rose Moonlight features pale lemon blooms and luminous appeal.

Other Climbing Roses to Consider

Diversify your garden with additional climbing favourites. The Rose Compassion shares lineage with the compassion climbing rose and is prized for its exceptional fragrance and lasting colour. For delicate, sprawling options, try Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose), which offers masses of soft yellow flowers in spring, or Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose) for clouds of ivory blooms.

Purchase and Plant Care Resources

You can find high-quality compassion climbing rose plants locally, including helpful advice on placement and care. Browse our full range to discover unique roses like Rose Compassion, Rose Moonlight, and beautiful banksia roses. Transform your outdoor spaces with the enduring elegance of the compassion climbing rose, and enjoy vibrant blooms and enchanting fragrance season after season.

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