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How to Grow Zephirine Drouhin

Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin'

Your complete guide to growing Zephirine Drouhin.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧Water1-2 inches per week, tolerates some drought
📅Harvest75-85 days
🗺Zones5–11
📏Height6-12 feet
Zephirine Drouhin📷 Wikimedia Commons

When to Plant Zephirine Drouhin

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

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Companion Plants for Zephirine Drouhin

✓ Good companions

Allium

Strong scent repels aphids, thrips, and other rose pests

Catmint

Repels aphids and ants while attracting beneficial insects

Chives

Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew

Geranium

Repels rose chafers, aphids, and cabbage worms

Lavender

Repels aphids, moths, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators

Marigold

Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies that commonly attack roses

Nasturtium

Acts as trap crop for aphids and adds nitrogen to soil

Parsley

Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause wilting

Brassicas

Compete heavily for nutrients and may stunt rose growth

Large Trees

Compete for nutrients and water, create excessive shade for this sun-loving rose

Notes from the garden

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