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evergreen climbing roses

Evergreen climbing roses are a beautiful solution for gardeners seeking year-round foliage and stunning, abundant blooms. Unlike traditional roses that drop their leaves in winter, evergreen climbers retain their lush greenery, providing persistent coverage and garden structure across the seasons. Their vigorous growth habit and versatility make them perfect for covering fences, trellises, archways, or creating living privacy screens in your New Zealand garden. With minimal fuss and delightful fragrance, evergreen climbing roses can transform any outdoor space into a living tapestry.

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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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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 attractive foliage. It is an excellent choice for shaded gardens, woodland settings, borders, and containers, providing reliable beauty throughout New Zealand.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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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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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 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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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...

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A Tui in a Metrosideros carminea shrub feeding on the red flowers.
Metrosideros carminea

Metrosideros carminea, commonly known as Climbing Rata or Crimson Rata Vine, is a striking New Zealand native valued for its vivid red flowers and...

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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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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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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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Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch' purple-pink flowers and variegated foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'

Bougainvillea ‘Purple Patch’ is a dazzling climbing plant that delivers an abundance of rich purple bracts through the warmer months. Perfect for...

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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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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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Hedera 'Silver Variegata' dark green and cream variegated foliage.
Hedera 'Silver Variegated'

Hedera ‘Silver Variegated’ is a striking evergreen ivy with silvery-green leaves edged in creamy white. Its elegant variegation brightens shaded...

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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 '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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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 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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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 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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Dichroa Blue Stars (Evergreen Hydrangea)

Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue...

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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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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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Grape 'Candice Seedless'

Grape 'Candice Seedless' is a popular table grape known for its sweet, juicy red berries and excellent seedless eating quality. Well suited to NZ...

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Why Choose Evergreen Climbing Roses?

One of the standout appeals of evergreen climbing roses is their ability to maintain attractive foliage all year long, making them an ideal choice for gardens that need colour and coverage even during the colder months. Many varieties also offer an early flush of flowers, which helps brighten up your outdoor living spaces right as spring arrives. These roses are typically hardy, disease-resistant, and require surprisingly little maintenance once established. Plus, their scrambling habit allows them to quickly cover unsightly walls or old fences.

Popular Evergreen Climbing Rose Varieties

If you're considering adding evergreen climbing roses to your landscape, some of the most reliable and treasured options include members of the Banksia rose family. Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose) is renowned for its pure white, lightly scented blossoms and delicate arching growth. For a burst of cheerful yellow, Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose) has charming, small yellow blooms and a fast-growing nature, making it perfect for quickly greening up a bare wall. These varieties are semi-evergreen to evergreen in most New Zealand climates, giving you dependable foliage coverage.

Additionally, climbers such as Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing are popular for their near-continuous display of double white flowers and reliable, healthy leaves. While not always fully evergreen, their foliage often persists well into spring in mild regions, offering extended greenery.

Where and How to Grow Evergreen Climbing Roses

Evergreen climbing roses thrive in well-drained, fertile soil and a position with at least six hours of direct sunlight. An east-facing fence or a sunny pergola can provide the ideal habitat. Space your rose plants properly to ensure good air circulation which helps prevent fungal diseases. Incorporate a generous amount of compost or well-rotted manure into the planting hole to give your new rose a strong start. Regular mulching will conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Water deeply during dry spells and prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant or control size.

Complementing Your Rose Garden

To create a truly stunning and diverse rose display, consider combing evergreen climbing roses with other popular climbers like Rose Albertine – famed for its romantic pink blooms and delicious scent – or the vibrant Rose Ann Turner, which offers dramatic floral colour. Mixing a variety of climbers ensures continuous interest and fragrance throughout the year.

Discover Evergreen Climbing Roses for Your New Zealand Garden

If you’re ready to introduce year-round greenery and enchanting flowers to your outdoor space, explore our collection of evergreen climbing roses and classic climbers suited for New Zealand conditions. Whether you favour the timeless Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose), sunlit Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose), or the classic charm of Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing, our nursery offers high-quality plants to help your garden flourish all year round.

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