I’ve written an extensive list of the best companion plants for roses, and many of those apply here. But as knock out® roses are slightly different, I’ve selected the best knock out rose companion plants below. Knock Out rose companion plants include lavender, pansies, Impatiens, and marigolds. Or cottage garden plants like poppies and Larkspurs. … Read more
I’ve already written about what companion plants you can place alongside your roses. But what not to plant with roses, alongside them, or near roses? So here I’m going through what those plants are, and why you shouldn’t really place them as companion plants to your roses. Here’s the list of what not to plant … Read more
Roses and boxwoods together as a companion pairing bring the standard green-red color to the garden throughout the year and share some similarities like growing zones, soil type, height, and spread. So if you’re considering this combination of companion plants, then I’m going through how roses and boxwoods together can complement each other, and your … Read more
Roses and irises can create some stunning color combinations, not only in the garden but in bouquets too. Here I’m going through the growing differences and similarities when planting irises and roses together. So you can decide if this is a good combination for your rose bed. Here’s a quick summary. Roses and irises are … Read more
Roses and honeysuckle are a classic pairing and make up the true midsummer magic in the fluorescence of the garden by combining their soulful scents. They also share some other characteristics. In this post, I’ll be looking at roses and honeysuckle companion plants and understanding what rose and honeysuckle planted together can bring to your … Read more
Looking to plant roses and peonies together? Well, peonies are the symbol of romanticism and unconditional love …and the same goes for roses. So both of these plants make a perfect romantic pair together. However, are roses and peonies good companion plants? How do they fare as companions when it comes to their daily needs … Read more
Roses and gardenias look good together and can increase the floral embellishment of the garden, but there are one or two challenges with this pair that you will need to keep in mind, but companion planting roses and gardenias can be achieved. Let’s look at a comparative analysis of both roses and gardenias first. Starting … Read more
Roses and hydrangeas look beautiful together, but this companion plant pairing can be ideally accomplished only under certain conditions. Some of their characters match and some differ from each other. Let’s have a comparative analysis of both, starting with a quick roundup. Can you plant roses and hydrangeas together… Roses and hydrangeas work well as … Read more
We often don’t just plant roses on their own – as wonderful as that can look. Usually, we companion plant them with compatible plants. Roses and alliums are one combination gardeners look at. Here’s the overview you might be looking for when contemplating planting roses and alliums together, then we’ll get into more details. Alliums … Read more
Thinking about planting roses and lavender? Or adding lavender as a companion plant near your roses? Well here’s the information on everything regarding roses and lavender. Let’s start with a quick summary, then we’ll get into more details… Roses and lavender can be great companion plants. Both of these plants produce flowers at the same … Read more
