What is the best combo with roses?
Basil, sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley are all great companion plants for your roses. Mint is another good option, but only in containers – as it’s an invasive species that will take over your garden if planted in the ground. Many of these herbs are drought-tolerant – making them suitable for hot and dry climates. Many roses perform well in pots and containers, which means they can be grown in the smallest of spaces. It’s best not to grow rambling roses in pots. These are much more vigorous than other types of rose and would need a very large container to provide the root space needed to sustain their growth.To protect your potted roses, move them to a sheltered spot, such as against a wall or under the eaves of a building, where they will be shielded from wind and extreme temperatures. If moving them isn’t an option, insulate the pots by wrapping them in bubble wrap, burlap, or even old blankets.Plant your roses in a sunny location with good drainage. Fertilize them regularly for impressive flowers. Water them evenly to keep the soil moist. Prune established rose bushes in early spring.Roses should be dormant before winter protection is applied. After several days of below freezing temperatures, create a mound of soil, compost, shredded leaves or evergreens 8 to 10 inches deep over the base of the plant.The best roses for growing in containers are the patio and miniature types, which can be grown in fairly small but deep pots 23-35cm (9-14in) deep. You could also try growing less vigorous, more compact ground cover and climbing roses, but use larger containers with a minimum depth of 30-45cm (12-18in).
How do you landscape around roses?
Roses go well with a wide variety of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. Choose plants that have the same cultural requirements of full sun, ample water and rich soil. The Sin: Overcrowding. Roses need full sun and good airflow. If you plant them right on top of each other or too close to trees, fences, or buildings, your roses are much more likely to struggle with foliar diseases. This means your leaves will look less attractive, and your roses might even die.To promote abundant blooms, roses benefit from regular fertilization. Begin by enriching the soil with organic matter such as compost before planting. During the growing season, use a balanced rose fertilizer or a slow-release granular fertilizer specially formulated for roses.It just takes a bit more time to produce new blooms. Be patient. If they are shrub roses, they’ll keep blooming until frost. Just be sure to deadhead OFTEN, as soon as a bloom is spent, or the plant sends energy to create seeds (rose hips – the little bulbous thing the spent flower turns into).To give the rose garden a finishing touch, the unfilled areas can be populated with plants with small flowers. Gypsophila, catranes, astrantia, lavender, sage, and blooming geichera look good surrounded by roses. Roses look great framed by low annuals or perennials.
What plants don’t like roses?
A few suggestions of what not to plant with roses: Avoid plant companions with extensive root systems, such as large shrubs, that will deplete the soil of the resources your roses need to stay healthy. Roses, like many plants, won’t flourish if they have to compete for water and nutrients. As much as coffee grounds are a practical resource of nitrogen for roses, they should be used in small amounts and not too much. Coffee grounds consist of an especially high amount of nitrogen and way too much of the nitrogen can burn the roots of your roses and various other plants.
Can roses be planted close to other plants?
Plants that are too aggressive may crowd the roses and take too much water and nutrients from the soil. Many sun-loving annuals such as heliotropes (Heliotropium), summer-snapdragon (Angelonia), lantana (Lantana), and verbena (Verbena) hold up well throughout the summer and fill the space among roses nicely. Give them what they need– Generally speaking, roses require at least 6 hours of full sun a day (preferably in the morning), a well-drained and nutrient-rich soil, and moderate amounts of water. Water should only be applied directly to the root zone, not to the leaf surface.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 form. Others are beneficial to rose health by warding off pests and attracting beneficial insects.
What is the best ground cover around roses?
Recommended rose ground cover plants include Calamintha nepeta, Artemisia stelleriana ‘Boughton Silver’ and Erigeron karvinskianus. Valuable evergreen detail is found in Teucrium x lucidrys and Euphorbia myrsinites, while the grasses Stipa calamagrostis and Stipa lessingiana add movement and vertical interest. Consider using boxwood (Buxus sempervirens), which can be shaped into topiary or hedges, or the rich, dark foliage of holly (Ilex aquifolium). These evergreens provide a timeless backdrop that makes the roses stand out while adding texture to the winter landscape.