What to Plant Next to Roses to Protect Them from Dangerous Insects: 3 Best Options

The rose is a very beautiful, but rather capricious plant.

This representative of the flora loves light, but hates the scorching sun.

Many types of soil are not suitable for roses.

At the end of spring and in the first half of summer, the plant is in great need of proper feeding: fertilizers have to be applied quite often, and you cannot make a mistake when choosing the right products.

Roses also need the right “neighbors”.

Planting tulips or lilies of the valley next to a representative of the rose hip genus can end very badly.

Therefore, the choice of "neighbors" for the rose should be taken seriously. It is advisable to plant next to the garden beauty a plant that can provide protection from dangerous insects.

According to the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, any of the following representatives of flora should be planted next to the rose:

Lavender

Firstly, this plant repels insects that pose a great danger to roses. We are talking about aphids and ants.

Secondly, lavender goes well with the rosehip genus in terms of appearance: a chic composition appears.

Thyme

This plant will create a beautiful "carpet" of greenery and small flowers under the roses. Real beauty!

In addition, thyme, which is unpretentious, is an excellent pest repellent.

Calendula

This representative of the Asteraceae family provides roses with indirect protection from pests.

So, marigolds attract ladybugs. And they, in turn, fight those who are dangerous for the "main character" of the article.

Also, don’t forget about the beauty and brightness of calendula: it will also decorate your country house.