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Looking for rugosa roses for sale in New Zealand? Rugosa roses are prized for their stunning fragrance, robust nature, and vibrant seasonal displays. These old-fashioned roses thrive in coastal conditions and tough garden spots, making them one of the most reliable choices for gardeners throughout Aotearoa. Whether you’re seeking colourful hedges, bee-friendly borders, or a low-maintenance centerpiece, rugosa roses add classic charm to any garden.

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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 attractive foliage. It is an excellent choice for shaded gardens, woodland settings, borders, and containers, providing reliable beauty throughout New Zealand.

From $29.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 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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Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred Series' (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred' is a premium evergreen perennial valued for its elegant winter and early spring flowers and attractive year round foliage. It is an outstanding choice for shaded borders, woodland gardens, cottage gardens, and decorative containers, bringing reliable colour to New Zealand gardens when little else is flowering.

From $29.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 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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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...

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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...

From$38.57
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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...

From$35.81
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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose Flower Carpet Pink features large trusses of semi-double, pink flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues until autumn provided the spent...

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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...

From$22.95
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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 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...

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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
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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 Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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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 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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Rose 'Felicite Perpetue' double, white flowers on a scrambing shrub.
Rose 'Felicite Perpetue

Rose 'Felicite Perpetue' is a beautiful rambling rose prized for its clusters of soft blush white flowers and graceful arching growth. This classic...

From$26.91
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...

From$24.77
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...

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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...

From$38.57
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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...

From$30.29
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Rose 'Golden Celebration'

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

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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...

From$24.77
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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...

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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...

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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...

From$30.29
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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...

From$25.53
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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...

From$32.95
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Rose rugosa alba

Rose Rugosa Alba is a robust, fragrant white rose renowned for its resilience and abundant blooms. Perfect for New Zealand gardens, this rugosa...

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Pomaderris rugosa tree with cream-white flowers.
Pomaderris rugosa

Pomaderris rugosa is a hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its dense, upright form and attractive foliage. Typically growing 1–2 metres tall...

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Agastache rugosa Little Adder (Giant Hyssop)

“Little Adder” is a variety of Agastache and is grown for its pretty flowers. This herbaceous perennial produces showy spikes of lavender-blue...

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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 'Moonlight' white flowers.
Rose Moonlight

Rose Moonlight is a climbing rose that bears masses of white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers begin in spring and continue until autumn. The...

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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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Helleborus 'Hot Flash' (Winter Rose)

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Why Choose Rugosa Roses?

Rugosa roses stand out among heritage roses for their vigorous growth, exceptional disease resistance, and highly fragrant blooms. Unlike more delicate varieties, rugosa roses are salt-tolerant, making them perfect for exposed, windy locations and seaside gardens across New Zealand. Their leathery, deeply veined foliage fends off black spot and mildew, ensuring healthy plants season after season.

The repeat-flowering nature of rugosa roses means you’ll enjoy wave after wave of blooms from late spring to autumn. In addition, their large, ornamental hips not only add winter interest but attract birds and pollinators to your garden. Classic choices like Rose rugosa alba feature pure white blooms with golden stamens, creating striking contrasts against green hedges or mixed plantings.

Best Uses for Rugosa Roses

When considering rugosa roses for sale, think about their amazing versatility. Here are some favourite ways New Zealand gardeners use rugosa roses:

For those seeking related native shrubs for hedging or wildlife value, Pomaderris rugosa makes an excellent companion.

Rugosa Roses and Companion Plants

Pairing rugosa roses with perennials brings out the best in mixed borders. Underplant with tough, colourful perennials like Agastache rugosa Little Adder (Giant Hyssop) for long-lasting spikes or brighten the garden edge with Portulaca Pazzaz Yellow (Yellow Portulaca), which thrives through the hottest months. Add seasonal interest with Hemerocallis Rose Cherub (Rose Daylily) and you’ll enjoy non-stop colour from spring to late summer.

Shop Rugosa Roses for Sale in New Zealand

If you’re searching for top-quality rugosa roses for sale, browse our handpicked collection designed for New Zealand gardens. From single-flowered classics like Rose rugosa alba to rare forms and companion plants, our nursery delivers robust, beautiful roses ready to thrive in your landscape. Rugosa roses are the sustainable, rewarding choice for gardeners seeking year-round beauty without the fuss. Order yours today and transform your garden with the scented heritage of rugosa.

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