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I like to grow other plants around the bases of my roses, it adds colour, keeps the weeds down and also keeps the rose cooler and saves some of the moisture from the hot sun.(updated 16.08.2009)
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Calendulas add a bit of bright colour.
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Chrysanths all from one plant split in 2008 and over wintered.
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Primulas flowering in August for the third time this year.
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Zinnia are new to my garden this year, getting a dozen plants through our grove plant swaps. Colours are stunning.
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Carnations compliment the roses and add another scent to the air. Do get tall and leggy as the season goes on.
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Dwarf Bearded Iris help keep the sun off the delicate miniature roses.
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Viola`s grow well around rose beds and self seed for next years plants.
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A selection of winter flowering Pansies taken in June 2009.
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Dianthus also make a good companion but do get a touch leggy as the year goes on.
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Dwarf Dahlia grow easily from seed so are an inexpensive companion and bedding plant.
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