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.
Clematis montana 'Rubens'
Clematis montana ‘Rubens’ is a vigorous and stunning deciduous climber known for its profusion of soft pink, vanilla-scented flowers in spring. The blooms contrast beautifully with the bronze-tinged foliage, creating an impressive display on fences, pergolas, and trellises. Perfect for covering large areas quickly, ‘Rubens’ thrives in most NZ gardens and rewards with low maintenance and long-lasting beauty. It’s a classic choice for adding romance, colour, and fragrance to outdoor spaces.
From $36.38
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.
From $56.63
