How to Underplant Roses
Consider plants that are either groundcover or low-growing., Ensure that the root systems of the under-plants are non-competitive., Select plants able to tolerate shaded light.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Consider plants that are either groundcover or low-growing.
The perfect types of plants will not grow higher than 30 centimeter (11.8 in) or that are happy to be kept clipped to that height.
If you have taller roses (for example, standard roses), these will be able to tolerate slightly higher under-plants, while shrub type roses will be better off with only groundcover under-planting.
Good choices include:
Trailing plants Spreading plants Aleananthera dentata, known as the deep ruby-leaved alternanthera Marigolds Juniperus horizontalis, known as blue rug juniper Lobularia maritima, known as white alyssum Annual flowers that are hardy (don't need too much watering) -
Step 2: Ensure that the root systems of the under-plants are non-competitive.
The last thing that you need are plants that will compete for root space with the roses. , The leaves of the rose bushes will filter the light during summertime, so avoid plant species that require full sun in summer but can tolerate winter sun. -
Step 3: Select plants able to tolerate shaded light.
Detailed Guide
The perfect types of plants will not grow higher than 30 centimeter (11.8 in) or that are happy to be kept clipped to that height.
If you have taller roses (for example, standard roses), these will be able to tolerate slightly higher under-plants, while shrub type roses will be better off with only groundcover under-planting.
Good choices include:
Trailing plants Spreading plants Aleananthera dentata, known as the deep ruby-leaved alternanthera Marigolds Juniperus horizontalis, known as blue rug juniper Lobularia maritima, known as white alyssum Annual flowers that are hardy (don't need too much watering)
The last thing that you need are plants that will compete for root space with the roses. , The leaves of the rose bushes will filter the light during summertime, so avoid plant species that require full sun in summer but can tolerate winter sun.
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