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How to Grow Sally Holmes Shrub Rose

Rosa 'Sally Holmes'

Your complete guide to growing Sally Holmes Shrub Rose.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧Water1 inch per week, drought tolerant when established
🗺Zones5–9
📏Height6-12 feet
Sally Holmes Shrub Rose

When to Plant Sally Holmes Shrub Rose

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
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Companion Plants for Sally Holmes Shrub Rose

✓ Good companions

Alliums

Strong scent deters aphids, thrips, and other soft-bodied insects

Catmint

Repels aphids and ants while attracting beneficial insects like lacewings

Clematis

Shares similar growing conditions and provides vertical interest without competing

Garlic

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

Geraniums

Repel Japanese beetles and rose chafers that feed on rose blooms

Lavender

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

Marigolds

Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies that commonly attack roses

Thyme

Ground cover that repels cabbage worms and enhances soil health

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause wilting

Brassicas

Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt rose growth

Large Trees

Create excessive shade and compete for nutrients, reducing rose bloom production

Notes from the garden

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