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most fragrant climbing roses

If you dream of a garden alive with heavenly scent and cascading blooms, nothing rivals the beauty and allure of the most fragrant climbing roses. These enchanting climbers are perfect for pergolas, fences, trellises, or archways, offering both visual splendour and captivating perfume. Choosing the right climbing rose can transform your outdoor space, providing fragrance that welcomes you every time you step outside. Explore our expert picks for the most fragrant climbing roses and discover which varieties thrive in New Zealand gardens.

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' growing on a pergola and featuring masses of stunning yellow flowers.

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose)

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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.

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
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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. 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.

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
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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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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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 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 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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Rose Cecil Brunner

Rose Cecile Brunner is a climbing variety that produces masses of mid-sized, double, light pink flowers. The flowers are borne in large, loose...

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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...

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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 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 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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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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Helleborus English Thoroughbred Series (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred' is a graceful winter-flowering perennial that features soft pink blooms with subtle green undertones. This variety...

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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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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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Lavender 'Lavish Rose' soft-pink flowers.

Lavender 'Lavish Rose'

Lavender 'Lavish Rose' is a compact and beautifully flowering lavender that produces masses of soft rose coloured blooms above aromatic grey green...

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Rose Spiced Coffee

“Spiced Coffee” is a popular Hybrid Tea shrub rose that features very showy flowers that are pale beige with lavender-pink towards the edges. The...

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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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Hemerocallis Rose Cherub (Rose Daylily)

Hemerocallis Rose Cherub is a variety of the commonly known, Day Lily, and features very showy flowers. The large and showy, rose-pink flowers are...

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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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Gaura Steffi Dark Rose

Gaura ‘Steffi Dark Rose’ is a striking perennial featuring deep rose-coloured flowers on slender stems. Blooming from spring through autumn, it adds...

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Hydrangea petiolaris white flowers and green foliage.

Hydrangea petiolaris

Hydrangea petiolaris is a climbing hydrangea that grows as a vigorous, self-clinging deciduous climber that produces flat white lacecap blooms in...

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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 '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 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 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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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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Sarcococca ruscifolia (Fragrant Sweetbox)

Sarcococca ruscifolia, commonly known as Fragrant Sweet Box, this is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush foliage and fragrant flowers. It carries...

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Camellia Red Red Rose

Camellia Red Red Rose produces beautiful, double, bright red flowers. These spectacular blooms appear from winter through spring and blend nicely...

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Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose)

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You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Camellia, Cistus, Gaura, Helleborus, Hemerocallis, Hydrangea, iceberg-roses, Lavender, Rosa Rose and Sarcococca, or related Categories - Deciduous Climbers, Perennials, Bush Roses, Carpet Roses Climbing Roses and Evergreen Shrubs.

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Why Fragrant Climbing Roses

Climbing roses are valued not only for their stunning display but for their ability to fill the air with delightful floral notes. The most fragrant climbing roses add a luxurious sensory experience to your landscape, making patios and walkways irresistible. Their vigorous growth and repeat flowering make them favourites for both beginners and seasoned gardeners.

Top Picks: Most Fragrant Climbing Roses

When it comes to intense aroma and visual impact, a few climbing rose varieties stand out:

Rose Albertine

Renowned as one of the most fragrant climbing roses, Rose Albertine is cherished for its rich, sweet scent and striking salmon-pink flowers. This hardy climber offers abundant blooms in late spring and early summer, making it an ideal choice for walls and trellises where fragrance takes centre stage.

Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing

While famous for its classic white flowers, Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing also boasts a light, pleasant fragrance. Its repeat-flowering habit and disease resistance ensure your garden enjoys both beauty and scent from spring through autumn.

Rose Blackberry Nip Climbing

For gardeners seeking striking colour and bold fragrance, Rose Blackberry Nip Climbing is a standout. Its rich blackberry-purple blooms and robust perfume make it a spectacular addition to any rose collection.

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose) and Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose)

Both banksia varieties—Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose) and Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose)—are prized for their clusters of flowers and lightly sweet fragrance. These roses are perfect for creating romantic, scented garden arches and are especially tolerant to New Zealand conditions.

Tips for Growing the Most Fragrant Climbing Roses

Selecting the most fragrant climbing roses is only part of the story. For maximum fragrance, plant roses in sunny spots with good air circulation, and provide support for their vigorous canes. Regular feeding, pruning, and deadheading will encourage repeat blooming and strong scent. Avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risk and allow the flowers to remain pristine and fragrant.

Bring Fragrance Home

Ready to bring the intoxicating scent of the most fragrant climbing roses to your own backyard? Browse our range of climbers, including favourites like Rose Albertine, Rosa 'Iceberg' Climbing, and Rose Blackberry Nip Climbing, and discover how easy it is to create a garden that delights the senses year after year.


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