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heirloom climbing roses

Heirloom climbing roses bring timeless beauty and romance to New Zealand gardens, offering abundant blooms, fragrance, and vigorous growth. These treasured cultivars are renowned for their old-world charm, reliability, and ability to enhance walls, pergolas, fences, and arches. Explore the enchanting world of heirloom climbing roses and discover how to add long-lasting elegance and colour to your outdoor space. Whether you’re a seasoned rosarian or new to gardening, heirloom climbing roses are a rewarding addition, weaving history and horticulture together in a single spectacular plant.

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Rose Cecil Brunner

Rose 'Cecil Brunner' is a treasured old fashioned climbing rose, admired for its sprays of small, perfectly shaped soft pink flowers and delicate fragrance. The charming blooms create a romantic display through the warmer months, bringing timeless character to NZ gardens.

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, 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.

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
Rosa banksiae 'Alba' growing on a pergola and featuring masses of stunning white flowers.
Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose)

Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (White Banksia Rose) is a spectacular climbing rose prized for its masses of small pure white flowers produced in spring. This...

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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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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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Cistus 'Bennetts White' white flower.
Cistus 'Bennetts White' (White Rock Rose)

Cistus ‘Bennetts White’ is an attractive evergreen shrub known for its crisp white flowers with a yellow centre, blooming abundantly in late spring...

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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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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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A Philodendron melanochrysum plant with dark green, velvet covered leaves growing in a pot.
Philodendron melanochrysum

Philodendron melanochrysum, also known as the Black Gold Philodendron, is a stunning climbing plant prized for its large, velvety, dark green leaves...

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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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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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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 'Violet Serenity' flowers amidst dark green foliage.
Rose 'Violet Serenity'

Rose 'Violet Serenity' is an elegant flowering rose prized for its violet toned blooms, healthy foliage, and long flowering season. The flowers are...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' is a compact ground cover rose valued for its masses of vibrant cherry red flowers and exceptional disease...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' ground cover with masses of red flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Red'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its rich red flowers and outstanding disease resistance. This tough rose performs...

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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 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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Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' plants with red flowers above lush, green foliage.
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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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 Raspberry Ice

Rose 'Raspberry Ice' is a striking Floribunda rose admired for its large cream flowers edged with a raspberry coloured margin, light fragrance, 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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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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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' stunning pink flowers.
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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A large cabbage tree growing on a ridge.
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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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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Rose Spray

Super Shield Rose Spray is a multipurpose treatment for controlling common pests and diseases that affect roses. It targets problems including...

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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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Grape 'Albany Surprise'

Grape 'Albany Surprise' is a reliable grape variety known for its sweet, flavoursome fruit and strong growth in NZ gardens. This vigorous vine...

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Rose Buff Beauty

Rose Buff Beauty is an old-fashioned climbing rose that features very showy, apricot coloured flowers with a yellow undertone. The fragrant blooms...

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Rose 'Blairii No-2' climbing rose with pink flowers.
Rose Blairii No 2

'Blairii No. 2' Rose is a beautiful climbing rose admired for its large, fragrant blooms and vigorous growth. The soft pink flowers appear in...

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Rose Cecil Brunner

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Why Choose Heirloom Climbing Roses?

Heirloom climbing roses are celebrated for their diversity of hues, intoxicating fragrances, and historical significance. These varieties often display large, beautifully-formed blooms and exceptional disease resistance, developed from generations of careful selection. When grown as climbers, they provide dramatic vertical interest and abundant seasonal colour, transforming even simple structures into living works of art. Many heirloom varieties also offer repeat flowering through the season, ensuring months of visual delight in your garden.

Top Heirloom Climbing Rose Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

For gardeners seeking old-fashioned roses with trailing habits, several outstanding heirloom climbing roses stand out for their performance and heritage. Consider these customer favourites:

How to Grow Heirloom Climbing Roses

Heirloom climbing roses thrive in most regions of New Zealand when planted in a sunny, well-drained site. Prepare the soil by digging in plenty of organic matter, and provide a sturdy support structure. After planting your climbing rose, tie in the canes as they grow to encourage horizontal growth, which boosts flowering. Feed regularly with a balanced rose fertiliser and water deeply during dry spells. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote new blooms while removing any dead or weak growth.

Bringing Timeless Elegance to Your Garden

With their unmatched charm and classic appeal, heirloom climbing roses are the perfect choice for gardeners seeking lasting beauty and rich fragrance. Explore your options, including exceptional cultivars like Rose Ann Turner, Rose Albertine, and Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose), to create a stunning vertical display that will delight for years to come. Start your rose journey today and bring a piece of garden history to your own backyard.


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