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old english climbing roses

Few plants can transform a garden quite like old English climbing roses. Celebrated for their classic beauty and enchanting fragrance, these vigorous climbers boast romantic, nostalgic blooms that evoke the charm of traditional English gardens. Whether trained over arches, fences, or pergolas, old English climbing roses bring enduring colour, structure, and scent to both cottage-style and contemporary landscapes. Their endless versatility makes them a favourite among New Zealand gardeners keen on adding elegance and height to outdoor spaces.

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Rose 'Cecil Brunner'

Rose 'Cecil Brunner' is a treasured old fashioned climbing rose, admired for its sprays of small, perfectly shaped soft pink flowers and delicate fragrance. The charming blooms create a romantic display through the warmer months, bringing timeless character to NZ gardens.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred Series' (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred Series' is a premium evergreen perennial valued for its elegant winter and early spring flowers and attractive year round foliage.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 45 cm
Spread: 45 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Hedera 'Silver Variegata' dark green and cream variegated foliage.
Hedera 'Silver Variegated'

Hedera 'Silver Variegated' is a striking evergreen ivy with silvery-green leaves edged in creamy white. Its elegant variegation brightens shaded...

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Thuja plicata 'Old Gold'

Thuja plicata 'Old Gold' is a striking evergreen conifer valued for its rich golden foliage and dense growth habit. The vibrant colour provides year...

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Weigela 'Wine and Roses'

Weigela 'Wine and Roses' is a striking deciduous shrub renowned for its rich burgundy purple foliage and masses of vibrant rosy pink trumpet shaped...

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Quercus robur 'Fastigiata' specimen trees.
Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'

Quercus robur 'Fastigiata', commonly known as the English Columnar Oak or Cypress Oak, is a deciduous tree with lovely foliage and great form. This...

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Rhaphidophora decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva (Dragon Tail Plant) is a striking tropical climber known for its large, deeply split leaves that become more dramatic as the...

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Fuchsia procumbens plant growing across the ground with green foliage and yellow-green flowers.
Fuchsia procumbens (Climbing Fuchsia)

Fuchsia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Fuchsia, is a low-growing, NZ native plant valued for its unique yellow-red flowers and ornamental...

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Rose 'Diamonds Forever'

Rose 'Diamonds Forever' is an elegant garden rose that brings beautiful blooms, a neat bushy habit, and repeat seasonal interest to NZ gardens. It is...

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Rose 'Violet Serenity' flowers amidst dark green foliage.
Rose 'Violet Serenity'

Rose 'Violet Serenity' is an elegant flowering rose prized for its violet toned blooms, healthy foliage, and long flowering season. The flowers are...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' plants with red flowers above lush, green foliage.
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Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' is a low growing ground cover rose that produces a bold display of scarlet red flowers over a long season. Its spreading...

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Iris 'Rose Queen'

Iris 'Rose Queen' is a beautiful flowering iris that brings graceful form and lovely seasonal colour to NZ gardens. Its distinctive blooms rise above...

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Buxus sempervirens perfectly manicured balls.
Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood)

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is a classic evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for formal hedging and topiary...

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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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Elegant orange flower on Rose 'Tequila Sunrise'
Rose 'Tequila Sunrise'

Rose 'Tequila Sunrise' is a dazzling floribunda rose admired for its brilliant yellow petals edged boldly in red, creating a fiery sunrise effect...

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Rose 'White Romance'

Rose 'White Romance' is an elegant garden rose with beautiful white flowers that bring a fresh timeless look to NZ gardens. Its neat bushy habit and...

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Rose 'Spiced Coffee'

Rose 'Spiced Coffee' is a distinctive flowering rose valued for its unusual warm toned blooms, healthy foliage, and long flowering season. The...

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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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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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A border planting of Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold' with masses of yellow flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold' is a low growing ground cover rose that delivers a bright display of golden yellow blooms across a long flowering season...

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Rose Spray

Super Shield Rose Spray is a multipurpose treatment for controlling common pests and diseases that affect roses. It targets problems including...

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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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Rose 'Just Joey'

Just Joey Rose is a stunning hybrid tea rose known for its apricot blooms and delightful fragrance. Ideal for adding warm colour and scent to New...

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Rose Fertiliser

Roses respond exceptionally well to rose fertiliser with better quality flowers and foliage, stronger stems, and a much healthier and brighter...

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These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' stunning pink flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' is a low growing ground cover rose loved for its masses of clear pink flowers, spreading habit, and dependable garden...

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A Quercus robur (English Oak) specimen tree.
Quercus robur

Quercus robur, commonly known as the English Oak tree or Pedunculate Oak, is a large and stately, deciduous tree. This Oak tree typically grows to 25...

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Rose 'Lavender Jewel'

Rose 'Lavender Jewel' is a stunning hybrid tea rose admired for its exquisite lavender blooms and strong, sweet fragrance. Each perfectly formed...

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Camellia 'Red Red Rose'

Camellia 'Red Red Rose' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its rich red blooms that bring bold colour and elegance to New Zealand gardens...

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Grape 'Albany Surprise'

Grape 'Albany Surprise' is a reliable grape variety known for its sweet, flavoursome fruit and strong growth in NZ gardens. This vigorous vine...

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Rose 'Crepuscle'

The 'Crepuscle' Rose is a much loved climbing rose, admired for its abundant clusters of warm apricot blooms, glossy foliage, and vigorous growth...

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Rose 'Cecil Brunner'

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Why Choose Old English Climbing Roses?

Old English climbing roses are renowned for their repeat-flowering nature, robust growth habit, and exceptional disease resistance. Their large, full-petalled blooms range in pastel hues from blush pinks to creamy apricots and pure whites, pairing seamlessly with perennials, annuals, and formal hedges. Thanks to their ability to scale trellises and walls, these roses create a soft, romantic backdrop, sheltering patios or delineating garden rooms. Their sweet, nostalgic scent is unbeatable for perfuming summer evenings.

Popular Old English Climbing Rose Varieties

New Zealand gardeners seeking a selection of old English climbing roses have wonderful cultivars to choose from. Rose Ann Turner offers deep, magenta-pink blooms that repeat flower all season, while Rose Albertine is beloved for its salmon-pink, loosely cupped flowers and vigorous growth. For a more petite, delicate climber, Rose Cecil Brunner features fragrant, blush-pink rosettes ideal for smaller arches or fences.

For those seeking a touch of drama and deep colour, Rose Blackberry Nip Climbing dazzles with dark plum blooms and a powerful perfume. White varieties such as Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose) deliver masses of semi-double blooms, perfect for softening walls and bringing light to shaded corners.

Planting and Care Tips for Old English Climbing Roses

Climbing roses thrive in sunny positions with well-drained soil. When planting, select a sheltered location away from strong winds, and provide sturdy support in the form of a trellis, arch, or fence. Roses favour rich, organic matter—add compost and mulch to keep roots cool and retain moisture. Prune in late winter, removing old woody stems and training new shoots to promote abundant flowers through the season. Regular feeding with a quality rose fertiliser will help your old English climbing roses reach their full potential.

Bringing Heritage Beauty to Your Garden

Whether you crave a flower-filled archway, a scented pergola, or a billowing climber against a sunny wall, old English climbing roses deliver time-honoured beauty and a touch of romance. Explore our handpicked range, including Rose Ann Turner, Rose Albertine, Rose Cecil Brunner, Rose Blackberry Nip Climbing, and Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose) to find the ideal old English climbing roses for your New Zealand garden.

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There’s more to explore beyond Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood) and Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum' — like the subtle beauty of Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka), Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose), and Olive 'Manzanillo'.
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