A garden thrives on harmonious pairings, and few are as rewarding as Nepeta combined with English Roses. With its soft lavender-blue flowers and silvery foliage, it weaves around the base of rose bushes, helping to cover bare stems, suppress weeds, and gently tie the planting together. Sharing a love of full sun and well-drained soil, the two grow happily side by side. This hardy companion also brings practical benefits. Its aromatic leaves may help deter aphids and other pests, while its flowers attract bees and beneficial insects throughout a long season. A light trim after flowering often encourages a second flush Whether shaping a new border or adding to an established one, Nepeta offers a beautiful contrast to the form and colour of English Roses. Featured varieties include Kew Gardens (Ausfence), Olivia Rose Austin (Ausmixture), Tottering-by-Gently (Auscartoon) and Mary Delany (Ausorts) #DavidAustinRoses #GardenInspiration #CompanionPlanting