Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

purple hybrid tea roses

Purple hybrid tea roses are a captivating choice for New Zealand gardeners seeking elegance, fragrance, and drama in their outdoor spaces. Renowned for their large, perfectly formed blooms and beautiful upright stems, these roses infuse gardens with rare shades of lavender, mauve, and deep plum. Whether you're an experienced rosarian or just starting your rose journey, purple hybrid tea roses deliver show-stopping appeal and a romantic twist on traditional rose planting.

A large cabbage tree growing on a ridge.

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 flower adds elegance and charm to NZ gardens, making it a popular choice for rose enthusiasts and collectors.

From $30.29

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Hoya 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' flower cluster.

Hoya pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple'

5 from 1 customers

Hoya 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' is a stunning evergreen climber prized for its thick glossy foliage and clusters of richly coloured star shaped flowers. The blooms are beautifully scented and appear on mature plants over an extended period, making this variety a favourite among indoor plant collectors and tropical garden enthusiasts.

From $20.63

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
rose-violet-serenity-
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...

From$35.81
Purple flowers on Burgundy Iceberg Rose.
Rose 'Burgundy Iceberg'

The 'Burgundy Iceberg' Rose is a striking floribunda rose renowned for its rich burgundy purple blooms, repeat flowering, and exceptional garden...

From$38.57
A large Phormium 'Dark Delight' plant with elegant, purple foliage.
Phormium 'Dark Delight'

Phormium 'Dark Delight', also known as Dark Purple Flax, is a bold New Zealand native flax prized for its broad, upright leaves in deep purple to...

From$17.95
Acaena inermis purpurea with small purple leaves.
Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)

Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping...

From$10.95
weigela-wine-and-roses-2
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...

From$25.53
Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka) shrubs in a native reserve.
Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka)

Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand Tea Tree, is a hardy native shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and masses of white...

From$13.73
helleborus-hot-flash-
Helleborus 'Hot Flash' (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'Hot Flash' is a stunning evergreen perennial that delivers vibrant winter and early spring colour with its richly coloured blooms and...

From$29.95
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea shrub with colourful, purple foliage growing an an informal hedge.
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)

Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is...

From$99.95
helleborus-pink-
Helleborus 'Pink Hybrid' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Pink Hybrid' is a delightful evergreen perennial that produces elegant pink flowers through winter and early spring when colour is most...

From$19.95
Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch' purple-pink flowers and variegated foliage.
Bougainvillea 'Purple Patch'

Bougainvillea ‘Purple Patch’ is a dazzling climbing plant that delivers an abundance of rich purple bracts through the warmer months. Perfect for...

From$30.29
An informal hedge of 'Iceberg' rose plants with masses of white flowers.
iceberg-roses iceberg-roses

Rosa ‘Iceberg’, one of the world’s most popular roses, is a reliable floribunda variety producing masses of pure white, lightly fragrant blooms from...

From$38.57
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...

From$22.95
climbing-rose-albertine-
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...

From$30.29
rose-raspberry-ice-5
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...

From$44.09
rose-golden-celebration-
Rose 'Golden Celebration'

'Golden Celebration' Rose is an outstanding English rose celebrated for its large rich golden yellow blooms, strong fragrance, repeat flowering, and...

From$38.57
leptinella-pusilla-
Leptinella pusilla (Purple Brass Buttons)

Leptinella pusilla is a low growing evergreen groundcover valued for its delicate fern like foliage and ability to form a dense carpet of greenery...

From$12.95
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...

From$30.29
mesembryanthemum-purple-splendour--2
Mesembryanthemum Purple Splendour

“Purple Splendour” is a variety of the commonly known, Iceplant, and is an herbaceous perennial grown for its spreading nature and pretty flowers. It...

From$22.01
rose-anniversary-
Rose Anniversary

Rose Anniversary is an award winning, Floribunda shrub rose that features masses of showy, soft-pink flowers. The amazing blooms emerge in spring and...

From$38.57
A Kunzea robusta shrub with masses of pretty, white flowers.
Kunzea robusta

Kunzea robusta (White Tea Tree) is a fast growing NZ native tree known for its fine foliage and masses of small white flowers that attract bees and...

From$8.97
rose-ann-turner-climbing-
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...

From$30.29
helleborus-yellow-
Helleborus 'Yellow Hybrid' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Yellow Hybrid' is a beautiful evergreen perennial that produces soft yellow flowers through winter and early spring, bringing welcome...

From$19.95
fraxinus-purple-spire-2
Fraxinus 'Purple Spire'

Fraxinus 'Purple Spire' is an elegant deciduous tree admired for its upright narrow habit and outstanding autumn foliage that develops rich purple...

From$387.55
helleborus-apricot-
Helleborus 'Apricot Hybrid' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Apricot Hybrid' is a charming evergreen perennial that produces elegant apricot toned flowers through winter and early spring. Its long...

From$19.95
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...

From$34.43
iris-rose-queen-
Iris Rose Queen (Japanese Water Iris)

“Rose Queen” is a variety of Japanese Water Iris that produces spectacular flowers. The showy, two-tone pink blooms are borne atop sturdy stems in...

From$27.53
helleborus-white-hybrid-
Helleborus 'White Hybrid' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'White Hybrid' is a beautiful winter flowering perennial that produces elegant white blooms above lush evergreen foliage. It provides...

From$19.95
rose-flower-carpet-scarlet-
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...

From$33.81
super-shield-rose-spray-1
Super Shield Rose Spray – 1 Litre

This multipurpose spray is designed to control most common pests and diseases that affect roses. That includes blackspot, aphids, rust, powdery...

From$156.96
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...

From$38.57
Rose 'Lavender Jewel'

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Acaena, Dodonaea, and Helleborus, or related Categories - Flaxes, Groundcover Plants, and Indoor Plants.

Search purple hybrid tea roses

Why Choose Purple Hybrid Tea Roses for Your Garden?

Purple hybrid tea roses are treasured not only for their unique colour but also for their impressive repeat flowering throughout the season. Their solitary blooms make them excellent for cutting, meaning you can enjoy vases of rich, fragrant roses in your home from spring to autumn. The shades offered—from vibrant violet to silvery lavender—make a stunning contrast when planted alongside classic reds, pinks, and creams.

These resilient roses are also bred for disease resistance and strong growth, perfect for New Zealand conditions. Their upright habit is ideal for formal rose beds, borders, or as striking specimen plants that draw the eye.

Popular Varieties and Companions

For lovers of purple hues, Rose Blackberry Nip stands out as a favourite. This variety features intoxicating fragrance and deep purple blooms with a velvety texture that looks incredible against glossy green foliage. If you are seeking something to pair with your purple hybrid tea roses, consider the softly scented Rose Spiced Coffee, whose unique coffee-coloured blooms add warmth and depth to garden displays.

Alternatively, expand the palette of purple in your collection with unique plants such as Anthurium Zizou Purple', an indoor gem with lush, glossy leaves and vivid flowers, or Hoya pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple', an easy-care climber boasting beautiful star-shaped blooms.

Keen to try another striking hybrid? Rose Simplicity Violet Serenity provides clusters of vibrant violet flowers that offer both colour and low-maintenance beauty—an excellent complement to your purple hybrid tea roses.

Planting and Caring for Purple Hybrid Tea Roses

To get the best from purple hybrid tea roses, select a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Amend planting beds with organic compost and mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Water deeply but infrequently, especially during dry spells, and use a balanced rose fertiliser to support flowering and lush growth.

Prune in winter to encourage new season’s wood, removing dead or spindly stems for a neat, productive plant. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the season and keep an eye out for pests—fast action keeps your roses healthy and blooming.

Bring Unique Colour to Your NZ Garden

Purple hybrid tea roses are a luxurious investment for your landscape, delivering long-lasting colour, exquisite scent, and enduring structure. Whether you’re planting a dedicated rose garden or weaving these treasures amongst perennials, their regal tones never fail to impress. Explore our selection, including standout favourites like Rose Blackberry Nip and complementary varieties, to create a garden that’s truly unique.

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

Illustration of plant leaves.
Sure, Corokia 'Geenty's Green' and Ficus Tuffi are crowd-pleasers, but Philadelphus virginalis, Quercus ellipsoidalis, and Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' are quietly making a name for themselves.
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.8

463 Google reviews