Companion Plants for Sunny New Jersey Rose Bed

Small, sunny NJ bed with tea roses? Design for succession of color and fragrance:

Spring Bulbs & Early Perennials

• Allium moly — short, intense yellow, 1-month bloom.
• Allium azureum — tall, true blue globes, rare color.

Vertical Interest

• Clematis — easy, climbs through roses.
• Honeysuckle — fragrant, blooms now.

Summer Fragrance

• Nicotiana alata (Graceful Gardens) — night-fragrant, tall.
• Annual Larkspur (from seed) — sky blue, all summer.

Late Season Showstoppers

• Dahlias (Swan Island Dahlias) — size B+, rear of bed, bloom to frost. Drainage critical.

Edging & Wildlife

White petunias + sweet alyssum borders. Birdbath = focal point + avian pest control.