Heritage Roses for Sale in New Zealand
Our Heritage rose stock includes choice selections in all the main groups:- Bourbon, China, Damask, Gallica, Hybrid Musk, Hybrid Perpetual, Moss, Noisette, Portland, Rugosa, Tea and Species roses. We recognize the significance of the rose in the World's and indeed NZ's history. Roses first came to NZ in the early 1800's with the Christian Missionaries and early settlers. In fact the China rose known as 'Old Blush' was AKA as 'The Bishop's Rose' in New Zealand because of its wide distribution by Bishop Pompallier. Today you can still see road-side plantings of beautifully scented Gallica rose 'Anais Segales' and that vigorous old rambler 'Dorothy Perkins' is so ubiquitous it could sometimes be considered a noxious weed! Rosa eleganteria or 'The Sweet Briar' was used as a protective hedging rose along with gorse and as we know they are both so hardy they still survive throughout NZ today.Come and talk to Harry and Lloyd about your favourite Heritage Roses and add a few more to your collection. You are welcome at the nursery 7 days per week or if you prefer browse our selection on our secure web-site by clicking on the link. We also stock a large range of modern Austin roses which of course were inspired by the beautiful roses of yesterday. Your selection can be packaged securely and delivered direct to your door.
Heritage
Austin. The epitome of the English rose. Heritage Rose with numerous petals, has perfectly cupped blooms shaded a soft clear pink. Always in flower, lovely perfume and very few thorns so easy to pick for floral arrangements. 1984 PVR. DeciduousHabit: Upright
Height: 1.2m x 1.2m
Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery
Old Blush
China. This important heritage rose has been cultivated in China for centuries and was introduced to Europe around 1750. It has been used extensively as a 'parent' breeding rose. Small semi-double blooms of pink that fade as they age. Nicely fragrant with light green foliage and few thorns.Habit: Upright
Height: 1.8m x 1.2m
Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery
Fantin Latour
Centifolia. A chance seedling classed as a Centifolia but some say it is a modern hybrid. No matter the heritage it is a truly beautiful rose with pink quartered blooms that have a strong sweet fragrance. The blooms appear in large clusters for a long period but do not repeat thereafter. C1940.Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 0.9m
Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery
Honorine de Brabant
Bourbon. The heritage of this rose is unknown but general consensus by rose lovers is that it is one of the nicest striped roses to be found. Delicate shades of lilac and purple on a large cupped blooms complemented by lush foliage. Few thorns, plenty of blooms and a delicious fragrance. Lovely.Habit: Upright
Height: 1.8m x 1.5m
Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery
Pauls Himalayan Musk Clg
Rambler. A heritage rose from the 1800's that is hardy and vigorous. The small blooms are cupped and double, shaded softest baby pink and deliciously fragrant. Puts on a beautiful display of drooping clusters of bloom in the height of summer. A useful rose to cover large structures or walls.Habit: Spreading
Height: 6m x 3.5m
Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery