RosesLearn about growing roses in your own garden
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Although roses are often see to be the divas of the flower garden , these beautiful bloomers also dally well with others and can share the spotlight with aplomb . When it comes to combining roses with other plants , there are many that make great costars . Some offer a welcome contrast in color , texture , and manikin . Others are beneficial to arise health by warding off pests and attracting beneficial insects . And many are great crack fillers , putting on a presentation of colorful flowers and leaf during the interludes when rose are not in flower .
The most significant prescript to pursue when choosing companion plants for rose is to check that they have interchangeable growing requirements in full term of piddle , fertilizer , soil , and Sunday exposure . Also await for well - behaved flora that wo n’t aggressively contend with your roses or detract from their beauty . Even turn over these constraints , that still leaves you with a long inclination of potential rose - favorable companion . Here are a few of our favourite , along with advice on certain plant you should keep out of yourrose garden .
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ANNUAL COMPANIONS FOR ROSES
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SWEET ALYSSUM (Lobularia maritima)
Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:4 to 10 inches marvelous , 10 to 48 column inch wideBloom time : springiness until the first hard frost
Tiny honey - odorize blooms in soft shades of white , pinkish , stand up , and lavender make a beautiful floral carpet around the base of roses while supply an intoxicating fragrance . Unlike odorous madwort of the past , newer hybrids bloom nonstop and require no deadheading . find out sweet genus Alyssum .
picture : Snow Princess ® sweet alyssum from Proven Winners .
ANGELONIA (Angeloniaspp. and hybrids)
Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:1 to 3 feet tall , 1 to 2 feet wideBloom prison term : Late spring until pin
Also roll in the hay as summertime snapdragon , this long - bloom yearly bring forth spire of colored flowers all summer long , providing interest between kick of rose blooms . The flowers are also heat resistant and prosper in full Lord’s Day , progress to them a great selection for warmer climates . ascertain angelonia flower .
envision : Angelface ® Super White angelonia from Proven Winners .
CALIBRACHOA (Calibrachoahybrids)
Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:4 to 10 inches grandiloquent , 10 to 48 inch wideBloom time : From planting until frost
Also called million Bell , these dainty petunia look - alikes come in a wide array of peak semblance and pattern and have a trailing habit that make them good place fillers between tallershrub pink wine . Like rose , they needed to be fertilized regularly to keep them in salad days . watch calibrachoa plants .
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VERBENA (Verbenahybrids)
Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:6 to 12 inch tall , 1 to 3 feet wideBloom metre : Spring through fall
Covered by miniature nosegay of brightly coloured prime , verbena is a charming comrade works for roses of all types and a good pick for camouflaging their spare lower branches . Varieties that bloom in shade of blue and purple partner attractively with yellow , pink , and white pink wine . Learn vervain .
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PERENNIAL COMPANIONS FOR ROSES
AGASTACHE (Agastachespp. and hybrids)
Zones:5 - 9Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:1 to 6 foot tall , 1 to 3 feet wideBloom sentence : Summer to early fall
Also known as anise plant hyssop , this fragrant phallus of the mint family has grandiloquent spikes of tubular flowers that bloom for weeks from summer until fall . The vertical form summate vertical interest to the rose garden , while the strong scent helps to repel mutual garden pests . read genus Agastache .
Pictured : mean to Bee ™ ‘ Queen Nectarine ’ from Proven Winners .
ARTEMISIA (Artemisiaspp.)
Zones:3 - 9Exposure : Full sun to part shadeHeight / Spread:6 inch to 6 metrical unit tall , 1 to 12 feet all-encompassing , bet on the varietyBloom time : Summer to come down
plant with soft , silvery foliage , such as artemisia andlamb ’s ear , will accent the color of your roses and sum welcome textural contrast . Artemisia also require little tutelage once established and is tolerant of heat , drouth , and poor dirt . Learn artemisia works .
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BEE BALM (Monarda didyma)
Zones:3 - 9Exposure : Full sun to part shadeHeight / Spread:10 inches to 4 metrical unit tall , 8 inches to 3 human foot wideBloom time : belated give to fall
One of the best flora for attracting pollinators , bee balm will fetch a steady parade of bees and butterfly to your rose garden while adding bright pops of colouring material . new miscellanea , such as ‘ Pardon My Cerise ' , have been engender for mildew impedance and have a nice compact habit . Learn bee balm .
Pictured:‘Pardon My Cerise ’ bee balm from Proven Winners .
COREOPSIS (Coreopsisspp.)
Zones:4 - 9Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:6 inches ( dwarf forms ) to 8 pes tallBloom time : Early to late summertime
Also known as tick-weed , this stunning native prairie works blooms prolifically all summer long , pass over with daisy - like blossom in glorious shadiness of jaundiced , red , and gold . Some varieties also have ticklish , lacy foliation that bestow pretty textural contrast . check coreopsis .
Pictured : Uptick ™ Yellow & Red tickseed from Proven Winners .
ENGLISH LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia)
Zones:5 - 9Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:1 to 3 feet tall , 2 to 4 feet wideBloom time : betimes to later summer
Usually lauded for its many culinary the States , lavender is also wonderful fellowship for rose , offsetting the cup - shaped blooms with their dainty violet spires . This aromatic herb will also facilitate keep rose healthy by drive back aphids and attract good dirt ball . teach English lavender .
Pictured : Sweet Romance ® lavender from Proven Winners .
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LADY’S MANTLE (Alchemilla mollis)
Zones:3 - 9Exposure : Full Dominicus to part shadeHeight / Spread:1 to 2 feet tall and wideBloom time : Late spring to early fall
Grown for its attractive escallop - inch leaves and foamy clusters of chartreuse blossom , this cottage - garden favored looks lovely in combining with pinkish , reddish , and Bourgogne rose . comparatively short in stature , it can also be used as a ground cover beneath tall roses and will efficaciously conceal the broken branches .
LANTANA (Lantana camara)
Zones:9 - 11 , some act as a bid perennial in Zones 7 - 8 , or grown as an yearly
Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:3 to 4 feet magniloquent , 1 to 3 feet wideBloom meter : From planting until freeze
useable in both upright and vagabond form , these wanton - tutelage plants produce volume of colorful flowers in vivacious sunglasses of yellow , orange , red , pink , and purpleness . tail varieties are ideal for use as a ground cover to facilitate inhibit widow’s weeds and keep the soil moist . ( tone : Lantana can be trespassing in some areas of Florida . hold topically before planting . ) Learn lantana flower .
Pictured : Luscious ® Citrus Blend ™ lantana from Proven Winners .
RUSSIAN SAGE (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
Zones:4 - 9Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:2 to 4 foot tall and wideBloom meter : Early summer to go down
With its silvery gray - green foliage and tall stem cover in lavender - blue flowers , Russian sage is a sensational backdrop for roses and makes every blossom more vivacious . Because Russian sage has a inclination to sprawl , grant plenteous infinite between plants so they do n’t entrench on your rosiness and slip the spotlight . Learn Russian sage .
Pictured:‘Denim ‘ n Lace ’ Russian sage from Proven Winners .
SALVIA (Salviaspp.)
Zones:5 - 9Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:1 to 6 feet tall and wideBloom time : former spring to come
When paired with roses , the spiky purple bloom of salvia ( ornamental sage ) add delightful diversity in color and mannikin . The aromatic flowers and leaf are also magnets for hummingbird , butterfly , and other pollinators . Learn salvia .
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YARROW (Achilleaspp. and hybrids)
Zones:3 - 9Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread : Varies by species , ranging from 8 column inch to 5 feet tallBloom time : Early summertime to early fall
With selections ranging from low - growing ground covers to loftier plants for the back of the border , there is a yarrow for nearly any aim . The broad , umbel - shaped efflorescence also descend in a diverse array of colour , making it leisurely to chance a variety that will complement roses of any hue . Learn yarrow plants .
Pictured:‘Firefly Sunshine ’ yarrow from Proven Winners .
SHRUB COMPANIONS FOR ROSES
BOXWOOD (Buxusspp. and hybrids)
Zones:5 - 9 for most , with some mixture dauntless to Zone 4Exposure : Partial to full sunHeight / Spread:1 to 20 foot tall , 2 to 8 feet wide
Mainly grown for their evergreen foliage , Turkish boxwood bush bestow year - round color to the garden and provide construction in both formal and informal scope . Although most varieties choose fond shade , some will allow full Lord’s Day , making them the perfect comrade plant for rosebush . Learn boxwood .
Pictured : Sprinter ® Turkish boxwood from Proven Winners .
SPIREA (Spiraeaspp.)
Zones:4 - 8Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:1 to 8 feet improbable , up to 6 feet wideBloom metre : Spring , summertime
One of the most popular efflorescence shrubs , spirea produces abundant clustering of white , light pink , or rosy-cheeked red flowers over a foresighted time of year of salad days . Newer cultivars not only have tidier development habit but also more vivacious leaf , so they provide interest even when not in bloom . Learn spiraea .
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VIBURNUM (Viburnumspp.)
Zones:2 - 11 , bet on the varietyExposure : Full Lord’s Day to part shadeHeight / Spread:2 to 20 substructure tall , 2 to 12 feet wideBloom time : Spring to summertime
Viburnums offer yr - round of golf pursuit with bounce to summertime blooms , spectacular drop foliation , and colorful winter berries . midget varieties , such asLil ' Ditty ® , are attractive interplanted with enceinte rose shrubs and wo n’t eclipse their knockout . find out genus Viburnum shrub .
COMPANIONS FOR ROSE PEST CONTROL
CATMINT (Nepetaspp. and hybrids)
Zones:3 - 8Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:10 to 36 inches tall , 12 to 36 inch wideBloom time : Late spring through summertime
Catmint ’s aromatic foliage fends off aphid and many other garden pests while the long - blooming blossom draw bees , butterfly , and other beneficial insects . Unlike its close relative catnip , catmint does n’t spread sharply and is a great makeweight plant between roses . Learn catmint .
Pictured:‘Cat ’s Pajamas ’ catmint from Proven Winners .
ORNAMENTAL ONION (Alliumspp. and hybrids)
Zones:3 - 8Exposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:12 to 36 inch tall , 3 to 18 inches wideBloom fourth dimension : Early summertime
Like other phallus of the onion family , including cive and garlic , these earth - shaped beauty have a strong odour that wards off aphids . They also appeal beneficial insects , such as parasitic wasps and hoverflies , that help keep insect pests under restraint . Learn genus Allium flowers .
MARIGOLD (Tagetesspp.)
Zones : AnnualExposure : Full sunHeight / Spread:6 in to 4 feet tall , 6 in to 2 feet wideBloom clip : Late spring until frost
In add-on to its ornamental value , this brightly colored annual draw in good insects , such as ladybird beetle and parasitical wasps , that quarry on aphids and other undesirable garden pesterer . The flowers also emit a pungent odour that may dissuade rabbits . Learn marigold flowers .
WHAT NOT TO PLANT WITH ROSES
A few suggestion of what not to engraft with roses :
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