Roses can of course be planted in the bed as a single variety, but the beauty of the "queen of flowers" really comes into its own in combination with different colored perennials. Combinations such as roses and delphiniums and/or bluebells in blue and white are among the classics.
Roses and delphiniums not only go well together visually
The rose sets the tone
When choosing perennials, however, you should only choose those that do not crowd the roses - after all, the sensitive shrub needs a lot of space for itself. However, the selection remains huge, so that you can find the right companion for every desired combination. Tall perennials such as larkspur, monkshood (beware, poisonous plant!), lupins, bluebells and summer phlox go best with shrub roses, with the perennials being planted in the background if possible or - with sufficient distance - in between.
Cleverly combine colors and shapes
The classic lady's mantle (Alchemilla mollis) with its greenish-yellow flowers, combined with blue cranesbill (Geranium), frames flower beds beautifully. But not only the colors, but also the shape of the flowers are important for a well-designed bed. The expressive balls of the ornamental onion emphasize the curves of the roses, while rising candle blossoms structure the uniform and set accents.
Popular rose companions
Perennials with dainty, delicate flowers such as the ruby red flowers of the purple scabious (Knautia macedonia) and the China meadow rue (Thalictrum delavayi) with delicate lilac-colored flower clouds on tall stems have an airy effect. But not only a beautiful flower, also decorative foliage adorns throughout the season. Peonies enliven the bed with red shoots in spring, and in June they bloom at the same time as the roses. The foliage of some purple bell cultivars, e.g. B. Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' forms a burgundy background. So that the garden picture does not look too dreary in autumn, it is best to plant perennials with late flowers. These include autumn asters, chrysanthemums, Japanese anemones, various grasses and the dwarf Chinese reed (Miscanthus sinensis).
Permanent flowering through regular pruning
Perennial bloomers such as catnip, ornamental sage, spurflower, tree mallow, dyer's chamomile or tickseed flower show a lot of color until frost, especially in combination with perennial rose varieties. However, you can achieve long-lasting flowering of the perennials not only through the choice of variety, but also through appropriate pruning measures: Regularly cutting out faded flowers is important, for example for the continuous flowering of the spur flower. After the first flowering, perennials such as ornamental sage, catnip, cushion bellflowers and horned violets are cut back by half.
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Roses can not only be wonderfully socialized with perennials, but also go very well with various herbs. The combination of rose and lavender is also one of the classics.