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Comments (2)The "Apothecary Rose" is a nice antique rose. Mine is not very well behaved and the thorns are many and sturdy so I wouldn't advise planting herbs close to it that you want to fuss with. *ouch!* But for herbs to accompany it, the first on my list would be garlic. Garlic is one of the great companion plantings for roses and it is at home in an herb garden. The softneck varieties are usually grown in the warmer parts of the country. I prefer the hardneck varieties though. Many of your Mediterranean herbs (lavender, thyme, sage, rosemary) are great herbs that require little water. In fact, they will prefer less water than your rose and definitely less rich and better draining soil as well. As long as they are shaded - which the rose would provide, violets are a nice underplanting for roses. They too have a long history of culinary and medicinal use like the rose. They will be happy with the moisture level your rose needs but they don't like the harsh sun and heat and will stay to the shade of the bush. As far as other xeriscapic herbs, I linked in an article for you. FataMorgana Here is a link that might be useful: Xeriscape Herbs...See Morehow do you treat your drought tolerent plants?
Comments (12)Thank you all for your input. . . a few of you actually answered my question better than the way I asked it. . . I meant to word it asking if they are drought tolerant does it mean they have to be grown in drought conditions. I have been fairly successful as a gardener, and I giggle at myself when I think back to my beginning years, not knowing enough to pay attention to growing requirements, size or even zones for that matter. Now fast forward 30+ years with a lot of trial and error under my belt, I start to question my own wisdom. I do water, and I do coddle to a certain extent. I have 2 makeover beds this year with mostly new perennials so I do water when they pout, I do so deeply. My Anise Hissop was less than 6" tall when I got it, it is at the back of the bed and is already taller than an antique tricycle beside it, same with the babies breath which was bought at the same time. So they must approve, maybe??? I agree Ken, I don't want a fussy plant, I choose my plants for color, size, and eye candy. If it doesn't like me and checks out, OH WELL. It just so happens, I really like the plants in here, I hope they like me too. We never, ever have humidity. We have been 100 the past 4 days, and a few more days of it to come. Which is not real common here in SE Montana. Were about 60 miles from the Rocky Mountain range, so we don't really get any benefactor from that, except the view. Not a desert for sure and definetly not a swamp land. thanks again for the input. . . :) Debi in Montana...See MoreAny ideas for a shade and heat - drought tolerant climber?
Comments (11)My beloved MAC is for me an obvious one that fulfills your criteria, but it depends rather on what you mean by gigantic. I think it might be one of those 'how long is a piece of string' things; she'll probably go as high as there's something for her to climb (thinking of Jackie's towering specimen), but I'd generally describe her as large but manageable, rather than gigantic. She doesn't take up much ground/horizontal space at all, and didn't mind being left to her own devices once established in my hot dry climate. I used to give her a long slow soaking 2 or 3 times per summer, just so she would know I loved her - nothing else. There have been occasional reports of mildew in some locations, but she's usually a marvel of good health. I can't remember if you already have her, but if you don't, I can't think why not... :-)...See MoreWhat better time to share your drought tolerant plants
Comments (32)Getting worse by the day (and no rain in sight). I am trying to hold my nerves as any watering now, unless deep and plentiful, is going to be worse than none at all...since roots have been reaching deep into the soil and I do not want to tempt them into thinking surface water is available. Yep, the baptisia is now a withered stump, various campanulas are also diminished...all in all, the allotment is a bit f a disaster this year. I am planning on removing quite a lot of plants and really doing xeric planting as I actually have rainfall somewhere on a par with Israel or Beirut...ie. not very much at all. Mediterranean plants are OK to a point...and I do have an urban temperature hike, unlike Norfolk, where my wood is much colder over winter. Rouge - nearly all the roses (I have around 80 or so) are OK, although most are single flowering. The remontant roses have shut down their bloom cycle...but, with a quick trim, should have at least another decent flush. True, I also grow 'no fuss' ones such as species roses, ramblers, chinas, gallicas, rugosas, and burnets....See MoreJasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18
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