Re: [Rose-list] Re: Climbing roses

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Valerie Lowery@ZEON
05/05/99 07:51 AM

Philip:

Roses and bulbs can co-exist peacefully.  Now the tubers of an iris is a
different story!  As a rule, I wouldn't plant anything that needed to be
divided frequently near a rose, especially those with long roots or fat
tubers (like iris, cannas, dahlias, etc.)  as you will have a competition
for space, food, and water.

I have several lilies near my roses (e.g. orientals, some trumpets, some
asiatics).  While they do like a deep planting, they do not need dividing
very often if at all.  There are exceptions, of course, as some trumpets
and asiatics are prolific multipliers and will need dividing in order to
keep blooming.  Think of daffodils.

I find that the species roses and rugosas aren't picky, and will share
their space with anything and also attempt to encroach on other territory
as they see fit.  It's the persnickety roses that will give you trouble!

Val in KY
zone 6a

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