Roses and Foxgloves incompatible???

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  1. Dorsetmike

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    Hi, we have lost 2 roses recently and my o/h seems to think it may have something to do with an increase in the number of foxgloves which are self setting near them.
    Before I go and plant �£11 worth of hybrid perpetual in the area has anybody heard of any conflict between roses and foxgloves? There are also penstemon, aquilegia and phlox nearby.
    I intend replacing a fair bit of the surrounding soil to try and offset the tendency of roses to not thrive where roses have previously been planted.
    (my o/h does not particularly like foxgloves!!)
     
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    Hi Mike to the best of my Knowledge,They are perfectly compatible,I have a Cottage garden with over thirty different species of plants From Aquilegias to Foxgloves and Delphiniums My Roses.encircle them,I have about eight In this spot.But on my travels to different gardens I have seen Roses mixed with foxgloves ,Indeed I have not had the pleasure of visiting Mottisfont but I have been told that It is in practice There. [​IMG]
     
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    I've never heard of a problem with these plants being near each other, Mike - think it's just that your o/h wants rid of the foxgloves! ;)
     
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