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Standard, Floribunda. Rich cerise burgundy blooms with deep yellow reverse petals make a striking combination! This award-winning rose is easy to grow forming a healthy, bushy plant with deep green foliage. Bred by renowned Kordes Roses. PVR

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Floribunda Std. Amazing abundance of soft lilac flowers which as they open they reveal golden stamens. An enchanting rose, repeat flowering on a healthy bushy plant. Delicate fragrance. Bred by Bob Matthews.

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aka Freedom

Hybrid Tea Std. A wonderfully robust, free flowering rose with deep unfading rich yellow blooms. The flowers are fragrant and large with a generous amount of petals. Superb rose for bedding or hedges. Multi award winner and deservedly so. 1984. PVR.

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Floribunda Std. A very popular rose with clusters of soft apricot buds that open to ivory blooms, blushed with apricot and fading to cream as they age. Beautifully formed. Continuous flowering and a gentle fragrance make this a very rewarding rose. 1982.

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aka Aka Korresia or Sunsprite

Floribunda Std. AKA Korresia. One of the most justly admired yellow roses, which holds both its shape and its clear bright colour. Reliable flowers over a long period and a nice strong fragrance. If you like yellow you will love this multi-award winning rose. 1974.

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Floribunda Std. 'Frilly Jilly' was named NZ Floribunda Rose of the Year in 2008 with very good reason. Gorgeous, fragrant, frilly apricot flowers that fade gently to gold. Lovely fragrance, reliable and regular blooms throughout the season. 2006.

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Hybrid Tea Std 80cm. Silver lavender petals unfurl with hints of frosted blue to grey. This uniquely coloured rose is well suited for picking. New release 2025 from Matthews in association with international rose breeders.

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Floribunda Std 80cm The name says it all! This showstopper displays warm tropical toned clusters of orange blended with yellow. An award-winning addition to your garden. Bushy plant with mid green foliage. Bred by renowned Kordes Roses of Germany.

Exclusive to Matthews Roses

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Austin Std. In order to be named after this famous gardener you know this has to be a great rose. Rich deep pink, cup shaped flowers with petals that are arranged in a spiral. Powerful fragrance, repeat flowering and very striking in full bloom. 1986.

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Floribunda. A multi award winning rose including one for fragrance so you 'nose' it is going to smell divine! The flowers are a beautiful soft burnt-orange blend that age to pink and appear in regular clusters. The foliage shows excellent disease resistance. UK. 2000.

A most appealing shade of burnt orange flowers with a lovely sweet fruity fragrance, that age to pink. Repeat flowers well and has large attractive leaves that are disease resistant. Award winner.

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Austin Std. This outstanding and oh so beautiful rose has large, fully double, cupped blooms of creamy white made up of 40 petals or more. A generous and bountiful bloomer with the most delicious myrrh fragrance. If you love roses you'll have to have this one. 1992.

Glamis Castle was the childhood home of The Queen Mother and the legendary setting of Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth'.

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Hybrid Tea Std. Superbly healthy, glossy green foliage complemented by simply gorgeous or should we say 'Glorious' large yellow blooms. Fragrant, easy care and definitely a must have. Perfect for picking. 2001. NZ Rose of the Year 2006.

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Hybrid Tea Std. Gorgeous blooms of deep gold, tinged with copper appear reliably and regularly on this free flowering, disease resistant bush. A trouble free rose that has remained a firm favourite since 1983 for a very good reason - its a 'goodie'.

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Austin Std. This beautiful rose has very large, double, cupped blooms with a generous petal count. Blooms are shaded a rich golden yellow and the fragrance is very strong and fruity. Good disease resistance and repeats well. Just lovely to give as a gift to yourself or a special someone. 1992

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Hybrid Tea Std. Not only would this rose make a lovely gift it is a lovely gift - from Mother Nature. Very fragrant double yellow blooms open from perfect buds. Nice glossy green foliage and compact growth habit. Bred in NZ by Rob Somerfield.

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Austin Std. Everyone just loves Graham Thomas because he is so generous with his blooms which are richly scented. He always looks his best with warm, golden yellow blooms set against mid green foliage. He's also very reliable and a top performer.

This iconic yellow rose was named after Graham Stuart Thomas who was very influential in the re-introduction of 'old roses' to modern gardeners.

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Floribunda. Extraordinary deep blood red, fluted velvety petals which age to deeper rouge, almost black. Repeat flowering on a neatly rounded, healthy bush this rose is outstanding for picking and floral work. Named to celebrate excellence in NZ dressage.

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Floribunda. This rose clothes itself with stunningly beautiful red-purple flowers that open into an old fashioned style.The dark green glossy foliage compliments the blooms well and it is a highly fragrant variety. I am sure that ‘Grandma’s Rose’ will be loved by all the grandmas out there. PVR

Grandma’s Rose, bred by Rob Somerfield, is the winner of the 2019 Gold Star of the South Pacific.

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Hybrid Tea Std. This superb rose is the last to be bred by the international Rosarian Sam McGredy. A beautiful blend of cream, peach, apricot and salmon, with the darker tones towards the centre fading beautifully to the outer petals. Disease resistant and sturdy. 2007.

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Hybrid Tea Std. Large, beautifully textured, full blooms with a generous amount of petals in a pretty pink shade. Nice long stems perfect for picking, (very few thorns) lush green foliage and a powerful fragrance i.e. 'Heaven Scent' make this a very desirable rose.

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Floribunda Std. Clusters of fragrant honeycomb coloured blooms, produced in beautiful multi-petal, tightly quartered formation. Repeat flowering, bushy plant with dark glossy foliage. Part of the easy care ‘My Rose Collection’ range bred in NZ by Bob Matthews. PVR

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Standard. Floribunda. For those of you who love 'Iceberg' rose but want just a bit more colour in your lives this 'sport' has white blooms brushed softly with pink - very pretty. Strong and healthy with plenty of blooms that have a nice light scent. Your garden will definitely be in the pink.

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Standard Floribunda . Discovered in 1995 this sport of 'Iceberg' has semi-double, honey scented blooms of bright cerise pink. There is just a hint of cream in the centre highlighted by pink stamens. Has all the fine attributes of 'Iceberg' i.e. a healthy and vigorous rose that is generous with bloom.

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Floribunda Std. This drop dead gorgeous, sumptuously coloured rose is a sport from the well loved 'Iceberg' rose. Like the parent 'Burgundy Iceberg' has well behaved glossy green foliage and few thorns. The blooms are a blend of rich burgundy purple and have a soft fragrance. Repeats well.

The intense colour of the new blooms will fade as the bloom ages especially in our hot afternoon sun. Therefore consider a garden position where it is a bit cooler in the afternoons.

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Floribunda Std. One of the best white roses - ever! Free flowering with loose, double pure white flowers. The blooms are produced in clusters of up to 15 per spray. Has a pleasant moderate rose fragrance. Is great mass planted. Nice clean foliage. Tolerant of some shade. Multi Award Winner. 1958.

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Standard, Austin.Bears pretty, lightly scented, pale yellow blooms, fading almost to cream. The many delicately frilled petals are arranged around a button eye. Lovely glossy foliage, and a good repeat flowering rose.

Named after the character in Shakespeare's Cymbeline. David Austin, 2016.

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Floribunda. This true red rose makes the perfect gift and was named to celebrate 100 years of the NZ branch of the international women’s volunteer organisation Inner Wheel. Inner Wheel NZ promotes friendship and service Bred in NZ by Bob Matthews PVR

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Floribunda In Loving Memory gives non stop clusters of bright red flowers and lush green growth throughout the season. This upright bushy plant is a top performer. Awarded Gold Star of the South Pacific. As a memorial rose or just a stunning red for your planting scheme this rose delivers. PVR

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Hybrid Tea Std. A highly recommended, disease resistant rose with large, velvety deep red blooms on strong upright stems. The flowers are long lasting. Dark green leathery foliage. Lovely in a vase. Multi Award Winner.

Hybrid Tea. This rose is named after the award winning Swedish Actress of the same name. Ingrid Bergman is probably best remembered for her role in the film classic 'Casablanca'. A beautiful rose for a beautiful woman.

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Standard Hybrid Tea. Large perfectly shaped blooms of clear pastel pink shades reminiscent of dainty elegance are borne on a sturdy, healthy bush that is disease resistant. Repeats well great for cut flowers. Prefers full sun. RP. 1989 PVR.

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Austin Std 80cm. Bears large, many petalled, deep pink rosettes, each with a button eye. There is a light-medium strength fruity fragrance. It forms a neat and tidy shrub with a bushy, upright habit.Named for the son of David Austin Senior and brother of David Austin Junior.

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Austin. This rose was bred to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee. Beautiful domed blooms shaded salmon pink with a golden under-tone. A fresh fruity fragrance will delight the senses. A good continuity of blooms on a healthy vigorous bush. 2002.

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Hybrid Tea Std. A popular Rose that has unusual blooms of pale coppery-tan that fade gently to cream. The delicately frilled petals open out to reveal golden stamens. Nicely fragrant and lovely to pick. This rose will do best in a warm sheltered spot. 1976.

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Hybrid Tea Std. Very large ruffled flowers in tones of fawn, copper and buff with a nice fragrance appear from summer to autumn. Quite a sight in full flower. A good rose that is quite disease resistant and hardy.

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Austin Std. A handsome red rose that does not fade as quickly as some in the summer sun. Large blooms with an informal cupped shape and a delicious fragrance. Dark green foliage, not too many thorns and generally healthy. Named for Mr Austin's father-in-law.

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Austin. Robust and hardy with full double blooms that appear continuously throughout the season. The buds are a rich orange-red and open to reveal loosely arranged blooms in salmon pink with a golden yellow reverse on the petals. Nice fragrance and good disease resistance. 2009.

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aka AKA Full Sail

Hybrid Tea Std. A rose for every Kiwi garden. Elegant classic shaped, large, creamy white flowers with a simply stunning fragrance. Strong, disease resistant plant with healthy glossy foliage. This rose is a natural 'sport' of Rose Aotearoa.

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Hybrid Tea Std. Put the power of love into your garden with this drop dead gorgeous rose. The dusky red buds open to showy dark blooms in tones of magenta red. The fragrance is powerful and alluring. Disease resistant glossy foliage. Should definitely be on the must have list.

Winner of 'Most Fragrant Rose' award in 2006.

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Shrub Rose Std. A truly lovely shrub rose that smothers itself in lavender to lilac-pink flowers all season. The flowers come in large trusses with disease resistant foliage. A really pretty rose and certainly makes an impact in the garden. 1984.

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Hybrid Tea Std 80cm. Unique burnt toffee buds transform into multi-petal terracotta blooms. Outstanding for picking especially during the bud stage. Repeat flowering with light fragrance. Super shiny, glossy foliage also catches your eye on this healthy growing plant. Deciduous

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Hybrid Tea Std With stunning large honey-apricot blooms of perfect bud form, 'Legend' unfurls into a swirl of petals with a rich fragrance. Robust plant with even hardy compact growth. Repeat flowering and great picking for a bouquet or vase. Deciduous. Bred in NZ by Bob Matthews. PVR

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Floribunda Std. A multi-award winning rose bred by Rob Somerfield of NZ that created a sensation at the NZ Rose of the Year trials. The glowing florescent cream blooms with lime tinges are distinctive and certainly make a statement. Good repeat flowering, fragrant, generally healthy.

New Zealand Rose of the Year, Best NZ Bred and Best Floribunda Rose 2011.

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Floribunda Std. Bred right here in New Zealand, this lovely rose has a soft fragrance and opulent blooms of rich velvety red. Repeats well from summer to autumn, flowers lasts well in a vase. A special tribute to those who gave their life in service, or just a personal way of remembrance.

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Austin Std. This angel of a rose has clouds of soft creamy apricot blooms that gently fade to white. A really beautiful rose that is generous with bloom and has a vigorous, disease resistant, informal, growth habit. Mr Austin does it again!

Named for a recently discovered artefact from Lichfield Cathedral.