Rose - Aotearoa

Common Name:
Aotearoa Rose

Description:
The Aotearoa Rose is a hybrid tea rose celebrated for its large, elegant blooms and rich fragrance. Developed in New Zealand and named after the Māori name for the country, this rose is a tribute to both heritage and beauty. The flowers are a soft blush pink with a delicate ivory undertone, unfurling in a classic, high-centred form. Each bloom can reach up to 13 cm across and is borne singly on long, sturdy stems, making it ideal for cutting and floral arrangements. Aotearoa thrives in well-drained soil with regular feeding, particularly during its peak growing periods in spring and summer. Best grown in full sun, it benefits from good air circulation to maintain healthy foliage. In Melbourne’s climate, it performs well with consistent care, offering repeat flowering and a strong, sweet fragrance that intensifies in the warmth of the day. This rose is a showstopper in garden beds or containers and adds timeless charm wherever it’s planted.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.2 to 1.5 metres

• Width: 0.9 to 1.2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Soft pink

• Blush ivory

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Scented flowers

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

• Bee Attracting

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans, but may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets if ingested in large quantities.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)

• Box Hedge (Buxus)