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

scented climbing rose

If you’re searching for a scented climbing rose to elevate your garden’s beauty and fragrance, you’re in the right place. Scented climbing roses are a cherished choice among New Zealand gardeners, known for their captivating blooms, enchanting aromas, and vigorous growth. These versatile climbers can transform fences, pergolas, archways, and walls into breathtaking floral displays, delighting the senses and providing months of colour and perfume. Whether you love old-fashioned rose aromas or prefer something sweet and fruity, there’s a scented climbing rose variety perfect for your outdoor space.

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' growing on a pergola and featuring masses of stunning yellow flowers.

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose)

5 from 1 customers

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Yellow Banksia Rose) is a stunning climbing rose admired for its masses of soft yellow double flowers produced in spring. This vigorous thornless rose creates a spectacular seasonal display and is ideal for covering large structures in New Zealand gardens. Its lush green foliage and graceful habit suit cottage traditional and heritage landscapes. Long lived and reliable this rose makes an impressive feature once established.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 8.00 m
Spread: 8.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Arches, Banks, Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese
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 provided the spent flowers are removed. The foliage comprises small-sized, dark green leaves which provide a lovely backdrop to the flowers. Rose Albertine is commonly trained onto a trellis in a courtyard or cottage garden, planted to lavish a fence, or included anywhere the beauty and fragrance can be appreciated.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Arches, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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...

From$29.63
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$33.68
climbing-rose-cecil-brunner-1

Rose Cecil Brunner

Rose Cecile Brunner is a climbing variety that produces masses of mid-sized, double, light pink flowers. The flowers are borne in large, loose...

From$29.63
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$24.23
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...

From$63.38
An elegant Cistus lusitanicus white flower with red spots.

Cistus lusitanicus (Rock Rose)

Cistus lusitanicus, commonly known as the Gum Cistus, is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its large, white blooms marked with deep crimson spots...

From$24.23
cistus-pink-ice-

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...

From$24.23
rose-diamonds-forever-

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...

From$63.38
magnolia-soulangeana-heaven-scent-2

Magnolia Heaven Scent (Magnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent)

Magnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These...

From$343.89
helleborus-english-thoroughbred-

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...

From$24.23
brunfelsia-scent-sational-

Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant)

Brunfelsia Scent-Sational, commonly known as the Yesterday Today Tomorrow plant features masses of sweetly fragrant, pansy like flowers during spring...

From$32.33
dianthus-memories-

Dianthus Memories

Dianthus Memories is a scented variety of Carnation that features masses of double, white, highly fragrant flowers. These stunning flowers are...

From$16.13
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$20.18
hemerocallis-rose-cherub--2

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...

From$22.88
rose-blackberry-nip-

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...

From$56.63
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...

From$56.63
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$33.08
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$24.23
portulaca-pizzaz-sunset-

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...

From$25.58
weigela-wine-and-roses-2

Weigela Wine And Roses (Wine & Roses Weigela)

Weigela Wine and Roses is grown for its foliage and flowers. This deciduous, compact shrub produces small and burgundy-coloured leaves which are held...

From$24.98
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$29.63
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...

From$24.98
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$56.63
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$56.63
canna-cannova-rose-

Canna Cannova Rose

Canna Cannova Rose carries large and glossy, dark green leaves which are held upright and have a gentle arch. Stems rise above the foliage from late...

From$22.88
gaura-steffi-dark-rose-

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...

From$24.23
rose-strawberry-blonde-

Rose Strawberry Blonde

“Strawberry Blonde” is a popular shrub rose that features masses fragrant, apricot and peach-coloured flowers. The showy blooms emerge in spring and...

From$63.38
camellia-japonica-red-red-rose-3

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...

From$37.73
Callistemon citrinus (Red Bottlebrush) shrub covered in elegant, red flowers.

Callistemon citrinus (Lemon Scented Bottlebrush)

Callistemon citrinus (Crimson Bottlebrush) is a classic Australian shrub widely loved in New Zealand for its brilliant crimson red flower spikes and...

From$26.93
rose-ginger-kisses--2

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...

From$56.63
Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose)

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Brunfelsia, Callistemon, Camellia, Canna, Cistus, Dianthus, Gaura, Helleborus, Hemerocallis, iceberg-roses, Lavender, Magnolia, Portulaca, Rosa Rose and Weigela, or related Categories - Perennials, Bush Roses, Climbing Roses, Deciduous Shrubs Evergreen Shrubs and Magnolia Trees.

Search scented climbing rose

Why Choose a Scented Climbing Rose?

Climbing roses don’t just add vertical wow factor—they envelop your garden in luxurious fragrance, creating a space you’ll love to linger in. Unlike many modern roses bred mainly for appearance, a scented climbing rose offers both stunning beauty and exceptional scent. These plants bloom repeatedly, especially when pruned and cared for correctly, making them a rewarding addition for gardeners of all skill levels.

Popular Scented Climbing Roses for New Zealand Gardens

New Zealand’s climate is ideal for a range of fragrant climbing roses. Some favourites include Rose Blackberry Nip Climbing, renowned for its bold magenta blooms and strong, classic scent. For those drawn to old-fashioned charm, Rose Albertine is beloved for its salmon-pink, highly perfumed flowers and vigorous growth. If you’re seeking something truly radiant, Rose Ann Turner offers luminous, fragrant blooms that stand out against healthy green foliage.

If subtlety and massed blossom is more your style, consider the delicate, lightly scented Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose), which produces cascades of small, buttery-yellow flowers in early spring. For crisp white clusters, Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose) creates a romantic, cloud-like effect on walls and arbours.

Planting and Caring for Your Scented Climbing Rose

Plant your scented climbing rose in a sunny spot—at least six hours of bright, direct light daily is ideal. Ensure the soil is well-drained and rich in organic matter. When planting, give your rose plenty of space to spread out and provide a sturdy structure for its canes to climb.

Regular watering, especially in summer, helps new scented climbing roses establish strong roots. Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in spring and again after the first flush of flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Pruning is essential: remove dead or weak wood in winter and train healthy stems along supports to maximise flowering and airflow.

Create Your Fragrant Garden Retreat

A scented climbing rose is one of the most rewarding plants to grow, transforming everyday spaces into lush, perfumed sanctuaries. Plant one near seating areas, windows, or along garden paths to enjoy their fragrance on breezy afternoons. Explore our extensive range of scented climbing roses—including Rose Blackberry Nip Climbing, Rose Albertine, Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose), Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose), and Rose Ann Turner—to discover your new favourite variety. With the right choice and care, you’ll enjoy beautiful, fragrant roses year after year.


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.

–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.

4.9

429 Google reviews