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Shrub. Double flowers with frilled petals of delicate pink with deeper centres. Masses of floribunda flowers on this heirloom rose and very healthy. Continual flowering from mid Spring to Autumn and perfect for mass planting, hedges or specimen plants.

In 2003 Bonica was inducted to the WFRS Rose Hall of Fame (World Federation of Rose Societies).

Shrub rose. A reliable rose that is almost continuously smothered in sprays of delicate blush-pink blooms highlighted with a deeper salmon pink. Perfect for combining with perennials in the border for a soft 'Cottage Garden' look. Healthy and robust. PVR.

Floribunda. Soft pink flowers smother this compact healthy bush. Buds are baby pink and open fully to show pretty yellow stamens. Prefers full sun. Healthy glossy foliage of mid green set off the delicate blooms.

Shrub Rose. Bred by Rob Somerfield and named after the Maori Queen this rose covers itself with deep purple blooms that hold an unforgettable fragrance. A nice healthy compact plant, perfect for the front of the garden. .

This rose was named for Postnatal Depression Canterbury to publicise the amazing work that they do. Large soft medium pink blooms that are strongly perfumed and presented on a tall, spreading bush, clothed in dark glossy foliage. Flower stems are of a good length making them great for picking.

Bred in NZ by Rob Somerfield. Pacific Rose Bowl Festival 2019 New Zealand Rose of the Year Trial winners Awarded NZ Rose of the Year, Best NZ Raised Rose, Best Shrub Rose.

Shrub. 'Eyeopener' is aptly named as the vivid red flowers with white centres and prominent yellow stamens are extremely showy and will make a strong statement in the garden throughout the summer. Bright green disease resistant foliage on arching stems. Definitely a favourite. 1987.

Modern Shrub. Another top rose in the Flower Carpet series. 'Amber' has semi-double fragrant flowers in tones of warm amber and soft peach. Long flowering period and strong disease resistant foliage. Very pretty and perfect for group planting. Deciduous. PVR

Shrub. Double, soft pink blooms with a delicate fragrance put on a reliable show from spring through to autumn. Another winner from the Flower Carpet collection. Great for group planting or using as a ground-cover. Tough, hardy and deciduous.

A top performing and easy care rose with trusses of pretty coral pink flowers. The flowers are single with a ruffled edge and deepen in tone as they age. Excellent as a ground cover. Very free flowering (flowers for months) and shows good disease resistance too. Useful as a ground-cover.

Award winner. PVR.

Flower Carpet roses are highly valued for their disease resistance, repeat flowering and easy care habit. This particular version has very pretty trusses of double, soft golden yellow flowers with a spicy fragrance. Great to use as a quick growing ground cover. 1990. PVR

Modern Shrub. Another top rose in the Flower Carpet series. Mini Cherry has masses of small cherry red fragrant flowers. Long flowering period and strong disease resistant foliage. Very pretty and perfect for group plantings or use as a specimen to highlight a pot or container. PVR

Shrub. Hot pink double blooms that are produced in absolute abundance throughout summer and beyond. Almost foolproof to grow as the glossy green foliage is disease resistant and can be trimmed vigorously if required. Multi award winner and deservedly so.

Shrub. This vibrant little beauty will brighten up garden beds and containers with its bold blooms in tones of hot and pastel pink Flowers in abundance from spring until autumn. Glossy green disease resistant foliage makes this an excellent choice for easy care gardening. PVR. 2006.

Shrub. Gorgeous deep red semi-double blooms accented by golden stamens decorate this hardy rose for up to 10 months of the year. Glossy green disease resistant foliage. Slightly sprawling habit.

Shrub. An outstanding ground cover rose with trusses of double, scarlet red flowers borne in profusion from spring through to autumn. Glossy green disease resistant foliage. A multi award winner that is oh so easy to grow. Deciduous. PVR

Shrub. Extremely popular for the wave upon wave of flowers produced, their compact growth and high disease resistance. The Flower Carpet range are simply the best ground-cover roses you can buy! Sunset produces masses of orange blooms. It is perfect for low borders or patio pots. Deciduous

Shrub. An outstanding ground cover rose with trusses of double, weather proof, snowy white flowers that appear non stop from spring through to autumn. Glossy green, disease resistant foliage and a nice gentle fragrance. Deservedly an award winner. Germany 1991

Bred in Germany where it is called Schneeflocke which translates in English to Snowflake.

Shrub Rose. Small cupped single mid pink flowers provide a dainty and pretty effect on this compact modern shrub bush. Seldom without a bloom. Looks wonderful in a container or used as 'en masse' as a border rose.

Shrub. Large, mainly single blooms of soft golden yellow with prominent golden brown stamens and a gentle fragrance appear continuously through-out summer. Dark stems and glossy light green foliage with good disease resistance. A strong upright shrub that is worthy of a place in the garden. 1956.

Shrub. This modern shrub rose bred in NZ has hot pink single flowers highlighted with a white central zone and golden stamens. It repeat flowers all summer and if not completely dead-headed 'Hot Lips' will reward you with a show of lovely hips.

Floribunda. Pretty pale pink, semi-double flowers that look very delicate but are presented on long sturdy stems. A tall upright bush that flowers well with regular clusters of bloom throughout the season.

Modern Shrub. A bushy vigorous rose with dark green glossy foliage. The semi-double, fragrant flowers are ivory blush with scalloped edges and reddish gold stamens. Flowers well from summer to late autumn. Perfect for a massed display. 1989 RHS AGM.

Good hedging rose.

Shrub. A truly lovely shrub rose that smothers itself in lavender to lilac-pink flowers all season. The flowers come in large trusses on arching disease resistant foliage and have a soft fragrance. Well behaved and easy to grow - great for mass planting. 1984.

Shrub. This stunning rose has rich pink, fully quartered, large blooms. Mild, tea fragrance. A healthy robust grower with good disease resistant and excellent flower power. Can be used for cut flower, garden or landscape. Rain tolerant.

Shrub. Memories of You is an upright, shrub rose with green leaves. It has fragrant, large blooms of orange-apricot with pink overtones that bloom throughout summer. This rose is known in different countries as Bonita or The St. Edmunds Rose and has won awards throughout Europe and Japan.

Shrublet. Dainty small soft pink flowers cover the striking foliage of this vigorous plant. A bushy, spreading growing makes it a gorgeous gap filler. The petite blooms are lovely for picking and floral decoration. Bred by Kordes Rosen of Germany.

Known as Larissa in Europe and America

Shrub rose. Delicate pink-mauve, semi-double, fragrant blooms dance in profusion over trailing stems. Nice compact bushy habit. Will grow happily in the garden or a container and is a lovely rose to remember a loved pet. Deciduous

Shrub Rose. Spectacular, award winning shrub with clusters of true red single flowers revealing golden stamens. Easy care choice for landscaping with superb health, bushy glossy foliage and free flowering bee friendly blooms. Highly recommended in any garden. Bred by Kordes Rosen of Germany.

Shrub Rose . Bred by Bob Matthews as part of his simplicity range. This stunning, healthy shrub rose, repeats well with masses of bright red flower planted en masse in a group. It is also good for attracting the bees as well.

Shrub Rose Pillar. Bred by Bob Matthews as part of his simplicity range. This stunning, healthy shrub rose, repeats well with masses of bright red flower and looks amazing grown as a feature pillar in the garden. good for attracting the bees as well. PVR

Shrub. This is a really pretty rose that has continuous clusters of semi-double soft purple blooms that fade out to a smoky, slate blue. The nice fragrance adds extra enhancement. The foliage is a soft matt green. Can be group planted as a landscape shrub or hedge. PVR

Shrub. This strongly growing shrub rose is a very reliable performer. Glossy dark green foliage and single flowers that are blush pink on the edges with a cream central zone. Nicely prominent golden stamens complete the picture. Fragrant flowers appear continuously throughout the summer. 1979.

This is a good rose to use for hedging as it is quite broad in habit being wider than it is tall.

Shrub. Everybody just loves our Sally. A stunning rose with regular and generous trusses of single flowers in shades of softest pale pink to white. Sturdy, vigorous, disease resistant growth habit, will even tolerate a little shade. Perfect for mass grouping. A really good rose. 1976.

Shrub. If you want a vigorous easy care rose that flowers its head off then 'Seafoam' would be hard to overlook. Small double white flowers with a hint of creamy pink and a light fragrance appear in great quantity throughout the season. Glossy foliage and a spreading habit. Multi award winner. 1964.

Shrub rose. Dazzling single white flowers stand out on the very glossy rich deep green foliage. A multi award winning, bee friendly, easy care rose. Bushy growth ideal for bedding and hedgerow. Good healthy, hardy rose. Deciduous

Standard, Shrub. Dazzling single white flowers stand out on the very glossy rich deep green foliage. A multi award winning, bee friendly, easy care rose. Bushy growth ideal for bedding and hedgerow.

Shrublet. This fabulous little rose has won numerous international awards which guarantees a top performing easy care rose. The glossy green foliage is smothered by clusters of white flowers with a nice light fragrance that appear non-stop throughout the season. Great for mass planting. 2003

Patio Rose. Spectacular quantities of petite soft blush petals completely smother this low growing, bushy plant. Flower centres contain glimmering stamens for bees to enjoy in any garden. Excellent health. Bred by Kordes Rosen in Germany.

Polyantha. This Polyantha rose should really be part of the 'Pollyanna' group as it always looks so cheerful. Pretty pink trusses of small, globular, double blooms appear in joyful abundance from spring right through to winter. The mid green foliage is glossy and shows good disease resistance. 1932.

The Fairy is a great rose for group planting or using as a ground cover rose. It is tolerant of poorer soils and will even cope with a little shade. The Fairy is happy in a container and copes well with a haircut at just about any time. Recommended.

Floribunda Shrublet. Compact growing, easy care plant covered in clusters of petite white blooms above glistening deep foliage. Bred in NZ by Bob Matthews of Matthews Roses New Release 2025

Shrub. This stunning little miniature has semi-double, cupped, very light green flowers that open from pale pink buds. Nice soft fragrance. Just beautiful in full flower and deservedly popular for over 25 years. Very free flowering. 1971.

Modern Shrub. You will love this rose as it is seldom out of bloom and it has a delicious spicy clove fragrance. The flowers are shaded purple and mauve. They have creamy white centre and a light reverse on the petals that ensures the blooms really stand out.

This rose received top reviews from members the NZRS when it was assessed during 2010.

Shrub. A multi award winning rose with showy, single blooms of white with bright yellow centres and edged with rose red. The arching growth is covered in these striking starry blooms and makes quite a sight in full flower. The foliage is generally healthy and disease resistant. PVR.

As this rose flowers right along the arching canes it is best not to prune the bush too hard in winter. Just give a general tidy and remove any spent canes. It would be well worth planting this rose in groups of 3 or more. NZ Rose of the Year in 2005 amongst other awards.