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Searching for a “love rose plant” is more than just finding a flower—it's about discovering a symbol of deep affection, romance, and enduring beauty. Roses have captured hearts for centuries with their lush blooms, delicate fragrance, and timeless appeal. Whether you're giving one as a heartfelt gift or creating a passionate statement in your garden, the love rose plant stands out as the ultimate emblem of emotion. At our New Zealand nursery, we celebrate the artistry and sentiment behind every rose, bringing you premium varieties and expert advice so you can nurture your very own love-inspired sanctuary.

Rose 'Desiree' pink flowers.

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.

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
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Portulaca Pazzaz Sunset (Moss Rose Plant)

Portulaca Pazazz Sunset, commonly known as the Moss Rose plant, is a low-growing perennial with fabulous flowers. Bright orange and yellow flowers are produced continuously through spring and summer. There are borne off trailing, succulent stems which are host small, green leaves as it grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pazazz Sunset is commonly mass planted in borders, planted to trail over the side of wall or spill out onto a path, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container. It is well-suited to being grown in a hanging basket and being brought indoors during flowering.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock, Tropical
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Rose Diamonds Forever

Rose Diamonds Forever is a popular shrub rose that features masses fragrant, soft-yellow flowers. The showy blooms emerge in spring and continue...

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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 Blackberry Nip

The Blackberry Nip Rose is a captivating hybrid tea rose known for its deep purple blooms and delightful fragrance. Ideal for adding a touch of...

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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 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 Albertine

Rose Albertine is a climbing rose featuring very showy, salmon-pink flowers. The highly fragrant blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn...

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Lavender 'Sensation Rose' shrubs with bright pink flowers in a garden.

Lavender 'Sensation Rose'

Lavender 'Sensation Rose' is a vibrant lavender variety adored for its rich rose coloured blooms and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from...

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Weigela Wine And Roses (Wine & Roses Weigela)

Weigela Wine and Roses is grown for its foliage and flowers. This deciduous, compact shrub produces small and burgundy-coloured leaves which are held...

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Rose Strawberry Blonde

“Strawberry Blonde” is a popular shrub rose that features masses fragrant, apricot and peach-coloured flowers. The showy blooms emerge in spring and...

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Rose Ginger Kisses

Rose Ginger Kisses is a popular shrub rose that features gorgeous, burnt orange flowers. The fragrant blooms emerge in spring and continue until...

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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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Canna Cannova Rose

Canna Cannova Rose carries large and glossy, dark green leaves which are held upright and have a gentle arch. Stems rise above the foliage from late...

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Lavender 'Love Heart' two-tone pink flowers above green foliage.

Lavender 'Love Heart'

Lavender 'Love Heart' is a charming lavender variety adored for its soft pink purple flowers and aromatic grey green foliage. Flowering from early...

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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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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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Cistus Pink Ice (Pink Rock Rose)

Cistus Pink Ice, commonly known as Pink Rock Rose, is grown for its pretty flowers which have a paper like appearance. It bears masses of pink...

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Gardenia augusta 'True Love' white flower with mid-green foliage.

Gardenia True Love

Gardenia 'True Love' is a compact, evergreen shrub reaching around 60–90 cm tall and wide, perfect for adding fragrance and lush foliage to NZ...

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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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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'

Rosa ‘Burgundy Iceberg’ is a stunning floribunda rose producing masses of deep burgundy-red, lightly fragrant blooms from spring through autumn. Its...

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Serissa Snowflake (Snow Rose Plant)

Serissa Snowflake, commonly known as the Snow Rose plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its lovely flowering and foliage. Showy, white flowers...

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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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Rhododendron 'Java Rose' rose-pink flowers.

Rhododendron 'Java Rose'

Rhododendron 'Java Rose' is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its large trusses of soft rose pink flowers that appear during spring. The elegant...

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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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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 elegant Cistus lusitanicus white flower with red spots.

Cistus lusitanicus (Rock Rose)

Cistus lusitanicus, commonly known as the Gum Cistus, is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its large, white blooms marked with deep crimson spots...

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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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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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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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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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Rose 'Desiree'

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Why Choose a Love Rose Plant for Your Garden?

A love rose plant offers more than stunning flowers; it transforms any space with its rich symbolism and sensory delight. With their velvet petals and spectrum of vibrant reds or soft pinks, love roses draw admiration and create an inviting mood. Ideal for romantic corners or as a thoughtful gesture for someone special, these plants make a meaningful addition to patios, borders, and garden beds.

If you’re seeking classic romance, the Rose Lasting Love Standard is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners. Its deep red blooms and upright growth make it perfect for both formal and contemporary gardens. For those marking a heartfelt occasion, the Rose Love You Mum is an especially touching way to show you care.

Caring for Your Love Rose Plant

Planting and nurturing a love rose plant is surprisingly straightforward with the right guidance. These robust shrubs thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil. Roses appreciate generous feeding and moderate watering, especially through the growing season. Remember to mulch at the base to retain moisture and keep weeds at bay, and prune away faded growth in winter for more prolific spring blooms.

Choose disease-resistant varieties for reliable flowering year after year. For even more rose colour, consider complementing your love roses with selections like the photogenic Rose 'Desiree' or the sun-loving Hemerocallis Rose Cherub (Rose Daylily).

Versatile Plant Companions and Unique Accents

A love rose plant pairs beautifully with annuals and perennials for garden beds brimming with charm. Interplant with moss roses for a tapestry of colour and texture; the Portulaca Pazzaz Sunset (Moss Rose Plant) adds a low-growing, vibrant contrast beneath rose bushes or containers. Try layering with sweetly scented herbs or silver-toned foliage for memorable combinations that wow long after Valentine's Day.

Celebrate Every Occasion With Roses

From celebrating relationships to expressing care, a love rose plant marks all of life's meaningful moments. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, adding love roses to your landscape enriches your connection to nature—and each other. Explore the countless ways our collection, including Rose Lasting Love Standard and Rose Love You Mum, can bring passion and beauty to your home garden.

Ready to find your perfect love rose plant in New Zealand? Browse our extensive range today and cultivate a living symbol of affection right outside your door.


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