Rose - New Dawn

Common Name:
New Dawn Rose

Description:
The 'New Dawn' rose is a classic and widely beloved climbing rose known for its soft, silvery-pink blooms and graceful growth habit. Introduced in 1930, it has earned enduring popularity for its reliability, vigour, and charming flower form. The blooms are semi-double with a gentle fragrance, appearing in flushes from late spring through to autumn. The petals are a delicate blush pink, fading to near-white as they age, creating a romantic and timeless look ideal for cottage gardens and formal plantings alike. ‘New Dawn’ is a strong repeat bloomer and an excellent climber, capable of covering pergolas, fences, and arches with lush green foliage and trailing blooms. In Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, tolerates light shade, and responds well to pruning and training. Its resilience, soft colouring, and long flowering season make it a dependable and elegant choice for vertical spaces.

Form:

• Climber

Mature Size:

• Height: 4.0 – 6.0 m

• Width: 2.0 – 3.0 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Blush pink

• Silvery white

Key Attributes:

• Scented flowers

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Disease Resistant

• Repeat Flowering

• Suitable for Espalier

Toxicity:

• May be mildly toxic to pets if ingested (particularly the thorns and rose hips)

Companion Plants:

• Clematis

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Foxglove (Digitalis)