Best Rose Companions, Companion Planting
Roses need friends or companion plants around them for various reasons, including pest and disease control, longer season of interest and aesthetics.
There is a wide range of companion plants that will bring out the best qualities of your roses and share their space with a serene balance. Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle) and Heuchera (Coral Bells) make soft ground covers around the bases of roses, their mounds of scalloped-edged foliage adding texture and interest to that part of the border.
Silver foliage plants such as Stachys byzantina (Lamb’s Ears) or Artemisia illuminate shady spots where roses cast their shadows during the day.
Stipa tenuissima (Mexican Feather Grass) forms clouds of tan color that softly mingle with rose blooms, while the misty lavender-blue tints of Perovskia (Russian Sage) add a taste of late summer.
Incorporating foliage plants alongside roses can provide depth and multi-seasonal interest in the garden. Their leaves act as a canvas, allowing rose flowers to pop and be the focal point, while also contributing to the overall harmony of the garden space. When chosen carefully, these companions can also offer added benefits like pest control and extended blooming periods.
There are many other varieties suitable for companion planting with your roses, so don’t be afraid to experiment and find your own successful rose combinations!
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Genus | Rosa, Rosa - English Rose, Rosa - Floribunda Rose, Rosa - Grandiflora Rose, Rosa - Hybrid Tea Rose, Rosa - Shrub Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Formal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
With such a multitude of companion plants to pair your roses with, you are sure to find several combinations that will enhance your landscape and please your eye!
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| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Genus | Rosa, Rosa - English Rose, Rosa - Floribunda Rose, Rosa - Grandiflora Rose, Rosa - Hybrid Tea Rose, Rosa - Shrub Rose |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Formal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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