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lavender climbing rose

If you’re searching for the perfect lavender climbing rose to add elegance and colour to your garden, look no further. The allure of a lavender climbing rose lies in its romantic blooms, subtle fragrance, and ability to cascade gracefully over trellises, arbors, or fences. This rose variety brings a unique shade into your landscape, blending the cool, soft tones of lavender with the classic beauty of climbing roses. Whether you’re planning a cottage garden or hoping to create a fragrant privacy screen, the lavender climbing rose is an excellent choice for gardeners across New Zealand.

Wisteria Lavender Lace

Wisteria ‘Lavender Lace’ is a graceful flowering climber admired for its long cascading racemes of soft lavender flowers that appear in spring. The elegant blooms create a romantic feature and are lightly fragrant, making this variety a favourite for NZ gardens. It offers the classic wisteria look with a refined colour palette and reliable performance. Wisteria ‘Lavender Lace’ is hardy, long lived, and ideal for feature planting over strong garden structures.

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From $29.63

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Climbers

Height: 10.00 m

Spread: 10.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Tolerances: Hardy

Garden uses: Arches, Living areas

Garden styles: Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese

Rose 'Desiree'

Rose 'Desiree' is a beautifully refined rose known for soft pastel blooms, gentle fragrance and repeat flowering through the warmer months in New Zealand gardens. This lovely cultivar produces full classic roses on strong stems ideal for cutting and display. With healthy growth glossy foliage and long seasonal performance, Rose 'Desiree' brings romance and timeless floral charm to borders cottage gardens and outdoor living spaces.

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From $63.38

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Rose Plants

Height: 1.00 m

Spread: 1.00 m

Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Why Choose a Lavender Climbing Rose?

Lavender climbing roses stand out for their stunning flower colour—silvery lavender petals, sometimes tinged with mauve or pink, which contrast beautifully with glossy green foliage. These climbers offer repeat flowering throughout the warmer months, ensuring a continuous show. Their versatility makes them ideal for vertical spaces and can transform blank walls or pergolas into eye-catching garden features. Lavender climbing roses are also known for their gentle, sweet fragrance, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Planting and Growing Tips

A lavender climbing rose thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil. When planting, ensure you allow enough space for the rose to reach its mature height and width—most climbing roses will grow vigorously if given proper support. Prune your plant in winter to encourage strong new growth and increased flowering. Deep watering is key, especially during dry spells, and an annual feed with rose-specific fertilizer will keep your plant healthy and vibrant. For gardeners seeking complementary climbers, consider pairing your lavender climbing rose with Wisteria Lavender Lace for a dramatic display of layered blooms.

Enhancing Your Garden with Lavender Climbing Roses

Lavender climbing roses are superb for creating living fences and archways, adding both colour and scent to outdoor spaces. Their pastel blooms partner well with other soft-hued plants, like Lavender 'Major'—a fragrant shrub that offers contrast in both form and texture. For a broader palette, try combining with contemporary varieties such as Rose 'Desiree', which offers vibrant pink tones, or Rose Spiced Coffee for a sophisticated, coffee-hued accent.

Alternatives and Companion Plants

If you love the idea of a climbing plant but want to explore alternatives, the Cistus 'Brilliancy' (Rock Rose) is an excellent option. Although it’s not a true rose, its abundant, striking flowers provide a lovely complement in mixed borders. Adding classic shrub roses or aromatic lavender can enhance your garden’s overall appeal, blending flower shapes and fragrances for a more layered aesthetic.

Shop Lavender Climbing Roses and Modern Companions

Discover our curated selection of climbing roses, including modern favourites and classic lavender varieties. Pair your lavender climbing rose with companion plants for the ultimate garden display. Whether you’re aiming for a layered look or a fragrant retreat, our range of roses and climbers ensures there’s something to suit every style. Visit our shop to explore stunning options like Wisteria Lavender Lace, Rose 'Desiree', Rose Spiced Coffee, Cistus 'Brilliancy' (Rock Rose), and Lavender 'Major'. Create a beautiful oasis with lavender climbing roses and transform your garden with perennial charm.

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