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If you’re searching for where to buy rose bushes in New Zealand, you’ve come to the right place. Roses are a timeless favourite in Kiwi gardens, cherished for their beauty, fragrance, and versatility. Choosing a healthy, vibrant rose bush from a trusted nursery ensures that you’ll enjoy stunning blooms year after year. In this guide, we’ll lead you through what to look for when buying rose bushes, the benefits of selecting them from a specialist nursery, and introduce some related garden favourites to complement your rose garden.

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 spring to late autumn. Its upright, bushy habit and repeat-flowering nature make it perfect for garden beds, borders, or mass plantings. Renowned for its strong disease resistance and minimal care requirements, the Iceberg Rose thrives in sunny, well-drained positions throughout New Zealand, adding timeless elegance to gardens year after year.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Rose Blackberry Nip

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Rose 'Blackberry Nip' is a distinctive modern rose known for its rich berry toned blooms and strong garden performance. Flowering repeatedly through the warmer months, it adds depth, colour, and fragrance to NZ gardens. Ideal for borders, feature planting, and cutting, it is a reliable and eye catching addition to any outdoor space.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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...

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Teucrium fruticans (Bush Germander)

Teucrium fruticans (Bush Germander) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its attractive silvery foliage and soft blue flowers that appear through...

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Rhododendron 'Java Rose' rose-pink flowers.
Rhododendron 'Java Rose'

Rhododendron 'Java Rose' is a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its large trusses of soft rose pink flowers that appear during spring. The elegant...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 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 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...

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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...

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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 '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 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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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...

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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...

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Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' pink and dark red foliage.
Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise' (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma ‘Rainbow Surprise’ is a vibrant NZ shrub admired for its colourful and glossy foliage. The leaves display a lively mix of pink, cream, and...

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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 '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...

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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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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...

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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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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...

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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 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...

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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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Coprosma Scarlett O'Hara (Mirror Bush)

Coprosma Scarlett O’Hara, commonly known as Mirror Bush, is a NZ native shrub that carries small and glossy, dark red and orange variegated foliage...

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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...

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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...

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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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You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Camellia, Canna, Cistus, Coprosma, Helleborus, iceberg-roses, Lavender, Portulaca, Rhododendron, Rosa, Rose Teucrium and Weigela, or related Categories - Perennials, Bush Roses, Carpet Roses, Climbing Roses Deciduous Shrubs and Evergreen Shrubs.

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Finding the Best Place to Buy Rose Bushes

When looking for where to buy rose bushes, it’s crucial to choose a nursery with expert knowledge and a reputation for healthy plants. A quality supplier will offer classic varieties like iceberg-roses iceberg-roses, known for their crisp white blooms and reliable growth even in challenging conditions. Purchasing locally-grown rose bushes gives you the advantage of plants well-acclimatised to New Zealand’s climate, increasing your chances of gardening success.

Factors to Consider When Purchasing Rose Bushes

The answer to where to buy rose bushes isn’t just about locality—it’s about quality, variety, and expert advice.

Companion Plants for Your Rose Garden

Once you’ve found where to buy rose bushes, consider adding companion plants to enhance your garden’s beauty and biodiversity. Soft perennials like Hemerocallis Rose Cherub (Rose Daylily) offer vibrant colour and easy care. Ornamental shrubs such as Weigela Wine And Roses (Wine & Roses Weigela) bring striking foliage and flowers that complement your roses beautifully.

You might also enjoy adding a touch of evergreen interest with Cistus 'Brilliancy' (Rock Rose), or including a regal-flowered shrub like Rhododendron 'Java Rose' for luxurious seasonal blooms.

Why Buy Rose Bushes from a Specialist Nursery?

Specialist nurseries don’t just provide excellent stock—they share local knowledge and after-care advice, helping you achieve thriving roses year after year. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or planting your first rose bush, choosing the right supplier is crucial for long-term success. Trust us when you’re ready to decide where to buy rose bushes, and your garden will be blooming with health and beauty in no time. Explore our wide selection today and let your rose garden flourish.


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