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Honesty used with Colette

9 years ago

I suggested Honesty (Lunaria) (reseeds) as a rose companion back sometime to somebody and here it is with 'Colette'. I like it better than Orlaya as it has the heft to hold its own but not overpower. And this picture might make a nice, difficult puzzle?

Colette with white Lunaria

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Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
9 years ago
I've never heard of that plant before, but it looks beautiful!! Do you buy seeds or start with a plant? I'm always looking for a good filler . Mulch is nice but plants are better! I'm expecting two Colette from roses unlimited and can't wait for them
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9 years ago
Lily, I saw some going to seed. Seeds are held in nickel-sized paper-thin circles. I gathered some circles and tossed them where I wanted them to seed, some loosened from their circles and some left inside. I bought Orlaya from Annie's Annuals but it looks better with bearded iris. Open and lacy. Too much so for roses. IMO. Lunaria is the first annual that is pleasing with my pastel roses.

I am delighted more each year with 'Colette'. If you have rose slugs in your neighborhood they will find her eventually. But no rust, blackspot or other nasties.
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