Gallica. AKA Gallica An ancient rose (12th -17th Century) that is the stuff of myth and legend. It is hardy with few thorns and matt green foliage. The semi-double blooms are a very striking combination of crimson, pink and are pleasantly scented. Summer flowering. Deciduous

Hybrid Tea Std. This rose is beautiful in shape, unusual in colour and highly fragrant. The large double blooms are shaded a rich velvety purple-mauve. Dark green foliage and a vigorous growth habit with a generous amount of blooms throughout the season. Nice. 1989.

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

Rugosa. The name 'Scabrosa' refers to the roughness of the handsome foliage which is clear green with interesting veining. The summer blooms are bright cerise pink offset with golden stamens and are followed by big fat red hips. Nice sweet fragrance. Robust and vigorous. 1950.

This rose could be used as a hedge as it grows into quite a tall specimen. The hips can be used for culinary purposes.

Rugosa. This highly fragrant rose has loose, semi-double, silky pink flowers produced in repeated flushes from spring to late summer. The blooms have a cluster of golden stamens in the centre. Dense dark green foliage and thorny, upright growth habit. 1926.

Shrub Std Weeping. 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. Multi award winner. 1964.

Hybrid Tea. Exquisitely beautiful large white blooms with a blush of pink in the centre are presented on long stems perfect for picking. A powerful spicy fragrance will delight the senses - winner of a fragrance award. Seldom without a flower throughout the season. 1987.

This rose is very popular for wedding bouquets as it is so beautiful. Amongst the top 10 fragrant roses as voted by the All American Rose Society.

Hybrid Tea. Deliciously fragrant, large silvery white flowers unfurl in a swirl of petals with subtle notched edges. The blooms are borne on long stems and when picked can perfume an entire room! Exclusive to Matthews Roses.

A sport of the ever popular Memorial Day.

Floribunda. Clusters of attractive, well formed flowers in a unique, warm bronze-brown tones. Very free-flowering tidy upright bush, flowers have a fantasic fragrance. Bred by Sam McGredy. Winner of a Certificate of Merit. 1990.

Floribunda. Beautiful clusters of stunning white blooms, with blush pink buds in spring. Exceptionally healthy plant, repeat flowering all season with moderate fragrance. Bred in NZ by Bob Matthews. Named to celebrate the 125th anniversary of St Hilda's Collegiate School, Dunedin in 2021. PVR

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.