Knockout (own root)

This is the absolute 1st choice for a lowest-maintenance, disease resistant, red shrub rose. The Knockout rose is also designated as the 2004 ARS Members’ Choice by the American Rose Society.

An amazing feature about Knockout Rose is its outstanding blooming capabilities. It blooms profusely from early spring to the last frost in late fall. Knockout rose thrives in humid climates where most other roses need spray and maintenance and is also very winter-hardy, even in windy areas, from zones 4-10.

When planted early in the season, new plants produce impressive, repeat blooms the first year. It matures as a well-behaved shrub up to 4 ft. x 4 ft. The dark purplish green leaves, as well as the blooms, are so tough they actually resist Japanese beetles. The foliage turns an attractive burgundy in autumn. Orange-red hips last into winter and are attractive to birds.

• Type : Floribunda
• Flower Color:  Light red to deep pink
• Fragrance:  Slight
• Flowering Period: late spring to frost
• Foliage: Mat, Large foliage, Olive green, Red when young
• Plant Height up to 4 feet
• Plant Width up to 4 feet
• Use: Borders, Mixed Planting, Large Beds
• Bred By: W. Radler
• Year of UK Introduction 2000
• Parentage: (Carefree Beauty x Seedling) x (Razzle Dazzle x Seedling)