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How to Grow Avignon Light Rose II

Antirrhinum majus

Your complete guide to growing Avignon Light Rose II.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterRegular; consistent moisture without waterlogging
📅Harvest100-110 days
🗺Zones7–10
📏Height0-3 feet
Avignon Light Rose II📷 Wikipedia: Antirrhinum majus

When to Plant Avignon Light Rose II

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Companion Plants for Avignon Light Rose II

✓ Good companions

Alliums

Strong sulfur compounds repel aphids, thrips, and other rose pests

Catmint

Deters ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects

Chives

Repels aphids and Japanese beetles while improving soil health

Garlic

Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew on roses

Lavender

Repels aphids, spider mites, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators

Marigolds

Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent

Nasturtiums

Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from roses

Parsley

Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on rose aphids

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Releases juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in roses

Brassicas

Heavy feeders that compete for soil nutrients and may stunt rose growth

Large Trees

Compete for nutrients, water, and create excessive shade that promotes fungal diseases

Notes from the garden

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