[Rose-list] Re: roses and companion perennials/shrubs

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Hum... 2-4 feet tall.... How about foxgloves, delphiniums or white
campanula mediums (cup and saucers) with blue salvia, pink and white
lilies, purple monkshood go's wonderfullly with deep fuchsia of F.J.
Grootendorst (a rugosa). First time to bloom will be tall Valerian
(told they can really get out of hand) along with bee balm, and just
added some iris's in front of the climbers on the rambler trellis.
Pineapple sage is gorgeous in red long blooms, it can get rather big
(say 4 feet tall x 3 feet wide) and usually doesn't survive winters,
but mine was in a sheltered spot and is coming back... Also
delightful in tea, light pineapple taste.

Sincerely,       
~Carleen~
Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
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> From: Jeaa1224@aol.com
> To: rose-list@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: [Rose-list] Re: roses and companion perennials/shrubs
> Date: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 11:19 AM
> 
> Carleen:
> 
> I was thinking about anything from, say, 2' to 4' in height...was
thinking of 
> using clethra but it prefers an acidic and dampish soil. Something
that 
> flowers and has
> attractive but contrasting foliage to the roses and would get along
well with 
> the rose's
> requirements would be perfect. And maybe a tidy vase shape or round
shape 
> rather than a sprawling profile. Any ideas anyone?
> 
> Joanie, Z.5a
> 
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