Peak blackfly season is just weeks away, and roses can quickly fall victim to the fast-spreading aphid species. Knowing what to plant with roses can help to keep numbers at bay, though – and there are a fair few other companion plants for roses that offer alternative benefits, too.
One of the best ways to get rid of blackfly on plants is to adopt a few companion planting ideas. That can mean pairing your roses with scented plants that keep aphids away, planting them next to shrubs that attract beneficial insects, or even planting groundcover plants that hide the lower bare stems.
