Dainty Bess Clg at Wairere Nursery

Climbing

A Climbing Rose is really just a shrub rose that decided to get upwardly mobile - and aren't we glad they did. Many of today's favourite roses, both Floribunda and Hybrid Tea have a climbing version. Even if you don't have a large garden but still have a desire to grow roses then think about decorating a wall, fence or trellis with a climbing rose. Climbing roses add a whole new heady dimension to the garden and allow us to enjoy our favourite blooms at nose or eye level.

Climbing roses differ from Rambling roses in that they have more upright, thicker and stiffer stems or canes, with larger flowers which are produced throughout the season. Climbing roses are usually pruned in winter or early spring, along with shrub roses, whereas a "Rambler" is usually pruned immediately after flowering in summer. It is important to establish a good framework for your Climbing rose in the first 2-3 years of growth. During this period you will have to do very little pruning except for any wayward shoots that apear outside your desired framework. Secure and train the upward canes in a fan shaped horizontal pattern. Lateral or side shoots will apear from these main canes and this is where your flowers will come from. These can be pruned back to about 1/3 of their growth in winter once your rose is established. So step outside and look around. Is there a bare wall or a naked fence that would look so much better being dressed by a beautiful rose? Is there an area where a rose covered trellis would add some needed structure with a definite wow factor? With Climbing Roses no need to stay at ground level - rise above and let your imagination soar!

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Adelaide d Orleans Clg

Climber. A dainty climbing rose that has clusters of small, semi-double flowers of white with a hint of palest pink. These open from rosy pink buds. Vigorous grower that looks wonderful on an arch or pergola. 1826, AGM 1993

Flower Colour: White / Pink
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing

Adelaide d Orleans Clg

New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Alchemist Clg

Climber. An unusual and very beautiful climbing rose that flowers in spring or early summer only. The double, quartered and fragrant flowers are a rich mixture of yellow and apricot orange. Healthy dark bronze green foliage. Will tolerate some shade and looks lovely scrambling up a tree. 1956.

Summer Flowering

Flower Colour: Yellow / Apricot
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Deciduous, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing

Alchemist Clg

Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ?

New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Alison Clg

Climber. An award winning 'sport' from the much loved climber 'Dublin Bay'. 'Alison' has double, vibrant pink blooms with the added bonus of fragrance. Healthy growth habit with lovely dark green foliage. Repeat flowering and if you like pink worthy of a space in your garden.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing

Alison Clg

Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?

New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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All My Love Clg

Climber. This rose has a sweet fragrance and clusters of large classically shaped pink flowers on a compact climber. Suitable for smaller spaces. Strong upright bushy growth. Nice to give to that someone special. Very showy, and good repeat flowering.

2017 Winner Pacific Rose Bowl Festival Best Climber. This rose received excellent reviews from The New Zealand Rose Society in 2010 with comments such as "picks well", "great form" and "masses of blooms".

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing

All My Love Clg

Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ?

Container: pb8 ?

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Stock of this item is very low.

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Altissimo Clg

Climber. This well behaved rose looks spectacular in full flower. Beautiful, huge, single flowers in brilliant red highlighted with crimson and golden stamens. Deep green foliage. Repeats well with plenty of flowers. Nice soft fragrance. If you love single flowers then it's a must have. 1967.

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing

Altissimo Clg

Expected Stock Height: 20/40 ?

New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Arrowtown Clg

Climber. Add a touch of gold to the garden with this lovely climbing rose. The beautiful apricot buds open to large, fragrant, well formed blooms of deep golden yellow. Use to decorate a wall or fence, a vigorous grower but well behaved all the same. Lovely for picking. 1982.

Flower Colour: Yellow / Yellow
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing

Arrowtown Clg

Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?

Currently sold out. New season roses available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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Ash Wednesday Clg

aka Aschermittwoch

Climber. The flowers of this rose are most unusual and a little hard to describe. Double greyish white blooms tinged with slate lilac and buff with a soft fragrance. Certainly a very pretty and romantic effect when in full bloom. Quite vigorous in habit and combines well with soft pinks. 1955.

Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing

Ash Wednesday Clg

New stock expected Beginning of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Azubis Clg

Climber, Azubis is a vigorous, shrub with thorny stems bearing pinnate leaves with ovate, toothed, dark green leaflets and clusters of large, strongly fragrant, fully double, high-centered, mauve to lavender flowers smother the bush with many repeats from summer into autumn. Deciduous.

Flower Colour: Lavender / Lavender
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Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Deciduous
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing

Azubis Clg

Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?

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Bantry Bay Clg

Climber - Cluster Flowered. A very popular free flowering rose with large semi-double blooms of warm pink which are offset by showy golden stamens. Nice light fragrance. Robust, tolerant of wet weather and easily grown. A real pleasure to have in the garden. 1967.

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing

Bantry Bay Clg

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?

Container: pb8 ?

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Bathsheba Clg

Austin Climber. Apricot-yellow buds open to a large showly cupped, many petalled rosette. They are a beautiful blend of subtle apricot-pink and soft yellow, giving the overall impression of apricot, with creamy outer petals. Strong, honey, myrrh fragrance. A vigorous climber with mid-green foliage.

The name was inspired by the heroine of Thomas Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd.

Flower Colour: Apricot / Yellow
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 3m x 3m

Bathsheba Clg

Expected Stock Height: 20/40cm ?

New stock expected Middle of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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