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Welcome to the home of the most fragrant roses for sale in New Zealand. If you’re passionate about adding timeless charm and delightful scent to your garden, nothing compares to planting roses chosen specifically for their perfume. Fragrant roses create sensory memories, invite pollinators, and make your garden an inviting space to relax. Whether you’re searching for classic varieties or something with a twist, our curated selection of highly scented roses caters to gardeners and rose enthusiasts all over New Zealand.

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 spring to late autumn. Its upright, bushy habit and repeat-flowering nature make it perfect for garden beds, borders, or mass plantings. Renowned for its strong disease resistance and minimal care requirements, the Iceberg Rose thrives in sunny, well-drained positions throughout New Zealand, adding timeless elegance to gardens year after year.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Rose Strawberry Blonde

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“Strawberry Blonde” is a popular shrub rose that features masses fragrant, apricot and peach-coloured flowers. The showy 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. This deciduous plant typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide, and is generally pruned each winter with about 75% of the stem removed. It performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site, and is tolerant of frost and cool climates. It also has exceptional disease resistance. “Strawberry Blonde” is commonly included in a mixed or border planting, included in a courtyard or cottage garden, maintained in a container, or included anywhere the beauty and fragrance can be appreciated.

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, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower)

Brunfelsia Blue Moon, commonly known as the Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower, features masses of sweetly fragrant, pansy like flowers are produced...

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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Malus Red Jade

Malus Red Jade is a variety of Crabapple with a weeping growth habit. Rose coloured flower buds open into showy, white-pink blossoms in spring just...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gardenia 'Fragrant Star' white flowers and dark green foliage.

Gardenia Fragrant Star

Gardenia 'Fragrant Star' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its intensely perfumed, star-shaped white flowers and glossy green foliage...

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Malus Snowbright

Malus Snowbright is variety of Crabapple that features rose-coloured flower buds that open into showy, single, white blossoms in spring just as the...

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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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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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An exquisite Michelia 'Lemon Fragrant' cream-white flower.

Michelia 'Lemon Fragrant'

Michelia 'Lemon Fragrant' is a compact, evergreen tree admired for its glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant, white flowers that bloom from late...

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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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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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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...

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You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Brunfelsia, Camellia, Cistus, Gardenia, Gaura, Helleborus, Hemerocallis, iceberg-roses, Lavender, Malus, Michelia, Portulaca, Rosa Rose and Sarcococca, or related Categories - Perennials, Bush Roses, Carpet Roses, Climbing Roses, Evergreen Shrubs Crabapples and Evergreen Trees.

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Discover the Allure of Fragrant Roses

Scent is one of the most important qualities when choosing a rose for your garden. When you select the most fragrant roses for sale, you’re not simply adding a flower—you’re welcoming a living fragrance diffuser that changes throughout the day. From spicy and musky to sweet and fruity, there’s a scent profile to suit every preference.

Our collection includes robust bloomers and disease-resistant varieties perfect for every climate zone in New Zealand. Whether you’re planting a feature rosebed, growing stunning cut flowers, or creating a scented hedge, you’ll find top choices here.

Top Picks: Most Fragrant Roses for Sale

Every rose in our nursery is selected for both its scent and beauty. Here are some of our standout favourites:

Rose Fragrant Cloud

As its name suggests, Rose Fragrant Cloud is celebrated for its powerful, citrusy perfume. Its large, coral-red blooms stand out in any garden, and the fragrance intensifies on warm afternoons.

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No garden is complete without the classic iceberg-roses iceberg-roses. Loved for pure white blooms, it also produces a subtle, fresh scent—perfect for mass plantings or as an elegant hedge.

Rose 'Burgundy Iceberg'

For a twist on the traditional, Rose 'Burgundy Iceberg' offers deep wine-coloured flowers and a gentle, sophisticated perfume that’s ideal in borders or mixed with white varieties.

Rose Diamonds Forever

If you love blousy, show-stopping roses, Rose Diamonds Forever features heavily petalled blooms with an irresistibly sweet fragrance. It’s a favourite for both fresh bouquets and garden display.

Rose Strawberry Blonde

Add unexpected colour and a charming scent with Rose Strawberry Blonde. Its unusual apricot-pink blooms offer a delightful aroma and are excellent for attracting bees and butterflies.

How to Choose and Care for Fragrant Roses

When selecting from the most fragrant roses for sale, look for varieties suited for your garden’s sun exposure and soil conditions. Plant roses where they’ll receive at least six hours of direct sunlight for the best scent and flowering. Water deeply, mulch generously, and feed with a quality rose fertiliser to maximise blooms and aromatic oils.

Remember, regular deadheading encourages repeat flowering and helps concentrate the rose’s scent. Plant in groups to intensify fragrance or mix different varieties for a unique garden aroma.

Find New Zealand’s Most Fragrant Roses for Sale

Whether you’re a seasoned rosarian or new to the world of perfumed blooms, our experts stock the most fragrant roses for sale to help you create an unforgettable outdoor retreat. Explore exceptional varieties like iceberg-roses iceberg-roses, Rose Fragrant Cloud, and more for a stunning, sensory-rich garden this season.


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