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rugosa roses for sale

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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Rose Spray

Super Shield Rose Spray is a multipurpose treatment for controlling common pests and diseases that affect roses. It targets problems including blackspot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, mites, and whitefly.

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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.

From $29.95

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
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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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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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 '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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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 '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 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 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' plants with red flowers above lush, green foliage.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet'

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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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 '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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An exquisite flower on 'White Romance' Rose.
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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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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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...

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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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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 '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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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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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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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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Rose rugosa alba

Rose rugosa alba is a robust and rewarding rose admired for its fragrant white flowers, textured foliage, and hardy nature. It is an excellent choice...

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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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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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Rose 'Serendipity' yellow flower with buds.
Rose 'Serendipity'

Rose 'Serendipity' is a beautiful garden rose that brings elegant flowers, a tidy bushy habit, and repeat seasonal interest to NZ gardens. It is a...

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Rose 'My Girl'

Rose 'My Girl' is an attractive flowering rose valued for its elegant blooms, healthy foliage, and reliable garden performance. It brings refined...

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Rose 'Albertine'

Rose 'Albertine' is a classic rambling rose, loved for its large clusters of salmon pink blooms, rich fragrance, and vigorous growth. The full...

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Rose 'Berolina' shrub with yellow flowers.
Rose 'Berolina'

Rose 'Berolina' is a classic hybrid tea rose known for its large, elegant yellow blooms and light fragrance. This popular variety performs well in NZ...

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Rose 'Moonlight' white flowers.
Rose 'Moonlight'

Rose 'Moonlight' is an attractive flowering rose valued for its elegant blooms, healthy foliage, and graceful garden presence. It brings soft...

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Rose 'Remember Me'

Rose 'Remember Me' is an attractive flowering rose valued for its elegant blooms, healthy foliage, and reliable garden performance. It brings refined...

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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...

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Rose 'Glorious' yellow flower.
Rose Glorious

'Glorious' Rose is a beautiful hybrid rose admired for its elegant blooms, repeat flowering, and reliable garden performance. It produces an...

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Rose Spray

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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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Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' and Cereus tetragonus are classic choices, but adventurous gardeners will enjoy Callistemon 'Rocky Rambler' (Red Bottlebrush), Hebe odora, and Hemerocallis 'Lullaby Baby'.
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