06/23/2026
๐น Does the word "ROSE" make you nervous? It shouldn't!
Beverly and Angela are here to prove that roses are actually
one of the EASIEST shrubs you can grow โ and that every
rose deserves the right companions to help her shine. ๐
In this beautiful tutorial, they're walking you through
everything you need to know about companion planting
for roses โ from covering those bare legs to attracting
pollinators, suppressing weeds, and creating a garden
that blooms with color and texture all year long.
๐ฟ Companions covered include:
๐ธ Clematis (the perfect elegant vine)
๐ฟ Herbs: thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage, rue,
hyssop & catmint
๐ Bulbs: rain lilies, alliums & crinums
๐ผ Perennials: artemisia, dianthus, gaura, agastache,
salvia, blackfoot daisy, society garlic & more
๐บ Annuals for seasonal color changes
โจ Why Gulf Coast roses are special:
๐น Bloom nearly year-round (11 months of flushes!)
๐น Survived 5-degree temperatures without any protection
๐น Love our heat AND our cooler seasons
๐น Come in ALL sizes โ borders to 40-ft climbers
๐น Fall and winter blooms are absolutely magnificent
Beverly also plants a gorgeous combination in her own
garden featuring Mrs. Dudley Cross rose, Silver Bullet
Artemisia, and creeping thyme โ and you won't want
to miss it. ๐ฟโจ
๐ Visit The Arbor Gate in Tomball for:
โข Roses in every size and growth habit
โข Clematis, artemisia, thyme & all the companions
โข Rain lilies, alliums & crinums
โข Soil Complete, Food Complete & Compost Complete
โข Expert companion planting advice from our team
The queen needs her court โ come build yours! ๐๐น
What's YOUR favorite rose companion?
Tell us in the comments! ๐