Nearly any will work, but the following perennials are especially complementary when used for rose of Sharon companion planting:
- Purple coneflower (Echinacea)
- Phlox (Phlox)
- Oriental lilies (Lilium asiatic)
- Blue globe thistle (Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Glow')
- Lavender (Lavendula)
- How close together to plant rose of Sharon?
- What can I plant with rose bushes?
- What should you not plant next to roses?
- Where is the best place to plant rose of Sharon?
- What Kills Rose of Sharon bushes?
- When should I plant rose of Sharon?
- What is the best month to plant roses?
- What perennials look good with roses?
- What to pair with climbing roses?
- What is a good ground cover for roses?
- Can roses and peonies be planted together?
- Can lavender be planted with roses?
How close together to plant rose of Sharon?
Space the plants 6 to 10 feet apart; read the tag or label for the exact spacing. You can also grow rose of Sharon in a large container filled with good quality potting soil.
What can I plant with rose bushes?
Good rose companions are those that hide their bare legs. Traditionally, lavender (Lavandula), catmint (Nepeta), and tall growing pinks (Dianthus) all make good partners. Good companions also act as living mulches—suppressing weeds and lightly shading the soil, keeping rose roots nice and cool.
What should you not plant next to roses?
Thoughtful gardeners also consider color and form.
- Selfish Shrubs and Pushy Perennials. Many shrubs and perennial plants that create fine garden backdrops or contribute to mixed borders make unsuitable close neighbors for roses. ...
- Competitive Vines. ...
- Misbehaving Annuals. ...
- Clashing Colors and Forms.
Where is the best place to plant rose of Sharon?
For spectacular flowers and easy care, plant your Rose of Sharon in a spot with good drainage and full sun to partial shade. In northern climates, six or more hours of direct daily sun promotes maximum blooms.
What Kills Rose of Sharon bushes?
Japanese Beetles. Slightly smaller than a penny coin, Japanese beetles can easily kill a rose of Sharon plant in large numbers. Working in groups, these pests enjoy the warm weather in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 5 through 9, eating both the leaves and flowers until the plant has no foliage to photosynthesize.
When should I plant rose of Sharon?
Best Time to Plant a Rose of Sharon Tree or Shrub
The plants are quite hardy, but it is best to plant or replant them when they are dormant. In general, this period is from November through March.
What is the best month to plant roses?
Roses are best planted in the spring (after the last frost) or in fall (at least six weeks before your average first frost). Planting early enough in fall gives the roots enough time to get established before the plants go dormant over the winter.
What perennials look good with roses?
16 Perennial Partners for Roses
- Brunnera 'Jack Frost' ...
- 'Elegant Candy' Daylily. ...
- Lady's Mantle. ...
- 'Munstead' Lavender. ...
- 'Presto' Tickseed. ...
- Festival Star Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata 'Danfestar') ...
- 'Jacob Cline' Bee Balm. ...
- Peach-Leaved Bellflower (Campanula persicifolia)
What to pair with climbing roses?
Climbing roses and clematis are perfect companions. They happily share the same arch, trellis, pergola, doorway or garden wall, both reaching for the sun and providing a lush vertical floral display.
What is a good ground cover for roses?
Plants to Grow Beneath Roses
Perennials: Anise, hyssop, Bellflower, catmint, baptisia, garden phlox, lady's mantle, lavender, lilies, Russian sage, spurge, wormwood, yarrow.
Can roses and peonies be planted together?
If you want to plant roses and peonies together, good news is that you can do it in almost any sized space, including your balcony! You can plant a rose with a peony or two in a 40 to 50 L container simultaneously, and with at least six hours of sunlight a day, they will thrive just the same as they would in a garden.
Can lavender be planted with roses?
Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) – Lavender can be planted near roses. It has been noted in some cases to help keep aphids away from the rose bushes.
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