From the same cross that produced the original Knock Out Rose, The Double Knock Out Rose represents the next generation in the family of The Knock Out Roses. The full double flowers look just like a classic rose. It is as resistant to black spot as the famous original, has the same bloom cycle from Spring to first frost. Plant as a specimen, in groups or as a hedge anywhere in the landscape that receives full sun to afternoon shade. Morning sun and good drainage is a must!

Height: 4' to 5' Landscape Usages: Landscape Beds, Woodland Border, Foundation, Shrub Border, Outdoor Living Areas, Median Strips, Containers / Planters, Mass Planting, Hedges, Small Groups, Focal Point Specimen, Accent, Garden Pond, Background, Entryway Colors: Red Seasons of Bloom: Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms Type: Rose, Deciduous Theme Gardens: Cottage, Perennial, Rock

Spread: 4' to 5' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Flower, Foliage Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Fast, Very Fast Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Morning Sun Foliage Color: Green Resistant To: Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Humusy, Well-Drained, Fertile, Loamy, Sandy Water Needs: Low USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Double Red Knock Out Rose Feeding Instructions

Fertilizing your Knock Out Roses should begin when the bush first leafs out. For the remainder of the growing season, fertilize after each flush of blooms. Stop fertilizing about 2 months before the first frost. Use a commercial rose food or organic fertilizer. Refer to product label for application rates and instruction. Apply fertilizer under the shrub and water in well.

Double Red Knock Out Rose Pruning Instructions

Pruning Knock Out Roses is a bit more relaxed than pruning certain other types of roses. In general, Knock Out Roses should be pruned in early spring just before new red growth emerges. Prune your Knock Out Rose to about 18" above the ground. This ensures that the plant will have a good habit and healthy blooms throughout the season. Knock Out Roses can be pruned lightly throughout the season between flushes of buds and blooms to encourage heavier repeat blooming. Discontinue pruning about 2 months before typical first frost date.

Double Red Knock Out Rose Pest Instructions

Knock Out Roses are the lowest maintenance rose on the market today. When planted properly - with good drainage and full sun to morning sun with afternoon shade, Knock Out Roses will seldom experience any problems with pest's or diseases. In the event that you identify an insect or disease on your Knock Out Rose, spray foliage with an insecticide containing Neem oil, or an insectidal soap solution. If Japanese beetles are a problem in early Summer, spray foliage with Liquid Sevin (Carbryl).