How to Grow Salmon Rose
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Your complete guide to growing Salmon Rose.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Salmon Rose
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Salmon Rose
✓ Good companions
Repel aphids, thrips, and other rose pests through strong sulfur compounds
Deters aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Provides complementary growth habit and shares similar soil preferences
Natural pest repellent and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Repels aphids, spider mites, and other pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Natural pest deterrent against aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids
Aromatic oils deter aphids, spider mites, and other common rose pests
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause wilting
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may harbor pests harmful to roses
Compete for nutrients and water while creating excessive shade that weakens roses
