To make roses delight you with their bloom and health, you need to choose the right neighbors for them.
Lavender
Lavender is a fragrant and ornamental plant that goes well with roses. Lavender helps repel pests such as aphids, powdery mildew, spider mites, and others.
Lavender also attracts beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies, which pollinate roses.
Lavender prefers sunny places and well-drained soil. It is better to plant lavender at a distance of 30-40 cm from roses so as not to shade them.
Carnation
Carnation is a bright and perennial flower that is also suitable for neighboring roses.
Carnation has antiseptic properties and protects roses from fungal diseases such as black spot, gray mold and others.
In addition, carnations create a beautiful contrast with roses in color and shape. Carnations love sunny places and moderate watering. Carnations can be planted along the edge of a rose bed or between them.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a delicate and graceful flower that also harmonizes with roses. Chamomile secretes essential oils that help strengthen the immunity of roses and improve their aroma.
In addition, chamomile attracts beneficial insects such as ladybugs, which destroy aphids. Chamomile prefers bright places and fertile soil. Chamomile can be planted between or around roses.
Melissa
Melissa is a medicinal and aromatic plant that is also suitable for growing next to roses.
Melissa has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties and protects roses from various infections . In addition, melissa improves mood and calms nerves. Melissa loves partial shade and moist soil. Melissa can be planted near roses or in containers.
