13 Plants You Should Never Plant With Gardenia

plants not to plant with gardenia

It’s the dream of many gardeners to have beautiful white gardenia blooms filling your garden with their intoxicating fragrance. After many years of gardening trials (and plenty of gardenia failures), I’ve learned that gardenias can be downright picky about their neighbors. So I’m going to go through what actually works – and more importantly, what …

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Plants NOT to Plant with Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

plants not to plant with scabiosa

Scabiosa, or pincushion flower as it’s also known because of the look of its flowers, is beautiful. But if you’re going to plant some then it’s also important to know what not to plant with it. So I’m going to go through what you won’t want to be planting with Scabiosa and why. Understanding Scabiosa …

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11 Plants NOT to Plant with Eryngium (Sea Holly)

plants not to plant with eryngium

Eryngium (or Sea Holly) are prickly, thistle-like perennials that attract wildlife and make a dramatic statement. I’ll be honest, I think they look neat. Those coneheads are really striking. But if you’re thinking of growing them then there’s a few plants you’ll want to avoid. They don’t get on with well with any and every …

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Plants NOT to Plant with Lisianthus

plants not to plant with lisianthus

Growing lisianthus is great. It’s a cracking flower. But choosing what to plant with it, and more importantly what NOT to, is something you have to consider. Some plants just don’t vibe together. And in the garden, those vibes can seriously mess with your blooms. So I’m going to take you through which plants to …

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Plants NOT to Plant with Dusty Miller

plants not to plant with dusty miller

Dusty Miller, also known as Silver Ragwort, can be great to grow. But like so many plants it has some neighbors is doesn’t get along with. Some plants just clash, and you end up with a sad-looking garden. So I’m going to go through the main plants you should avoid planting with your Dusty Miller. …

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Plants NOT to Plant with Freesia (and Why)

plants not to plant with freesia

Freesia are those sweet-smelling flowers that everyone seems to love. But, like all things in life, they’re not perfect. And they definitely have some plants that they really don’t get along with. So let’s look at what to avoid planting with Freesia & why. Understanding Freesia Freesia can brighten up any garden but they’re a …

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10+ Plants NOT to Plant with Celosia

plants not to plant with celosia

Celosia is such a noticeable and interesting plant. But trying to figure out what not to plant alongside these vibrant bloomers can be tricky. It’s like trying to mix oil and water sometimes, isn’t it? You think, “Hey, more plants, more beauty!” but then.. well, things go sideways. So here’s a rundown of what to …

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Plants You Should Never Plant With Hypericum

plants not to plant with hypericum

Every gardener knows that perfect feeling when your garden finally comes together. But one wrong plant pairing and you might as well kiss your beautiful hypericum goodbye. After years of trial and error (and yes, killing more plants than I’d like to admit), I’ve learned the hard way about what works with hypericum and what …

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Plants Not to Plant with Brunia (and Why)

plants not to plant with brunia

I’ve spent years growing everything from hardy perennials to finicky exotics. Along the way I’ve learned that some plant pairings are just asking for trouble. And brunia definitely has its preferences about neighbors. So I’m going to help you with what actually works (and what absolutely doesn’t) when it comes to companion planting with brunia. …

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13 Plants You Should NOT Plant With Liatris (And What To Plant Instead)

plants not to plant with liatris

Liatris is stunning. With purple spikes that are real showstoppers, you can’t miss them. But like so many plants they can be really picky about their neighbors. So I’m going to help you avoid the heartache of watching your carefully planned garden struggle. These are the plants that liatris hates and you should keep well …

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