Nikko Blue & Red 'Knock Out' Rose

11 years ago

I think my subject says it all.

I have one of each (Nikko Blue hydrangea and a Red Knock Out Rose) in a corner of my backyard. Trust me, I'm going to plant the same combo in any area where I think it will work.

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ibanez540r
11 years ago
I'm not quite catching the point of this thread ??? Is it a question, or is it a combination you already have and like???

Anyway, doesn't seem to be the best pairing due to sun requirements. Although it could work in the ideal location. Knockout wants all the sun it can get and the hydrangea wants some protection.
dublinbay z6 (KS)
11 years ago
I would second what Ibanez says. Many people try to grow Knockout in the shade--but then complain that it doesn't bloom much or that it gets blackspot (the usual results when people try to grow roses in too much shade). Roses are sun-lovers.

And in my experience, Nikko Blue benefits more from shade than almost any other hydrangea I have ever grown.

It might not be a noticeable problem now, but as the season wears on, I think you might find that one or the other plant is getting far too much sun or shade (depending on where you planted them). I'd move Knockout into the sun now before it gets those big roots--that thorny rose is hard to move once it settles in.

But colorwise, I can see why you liked the two together.

Kate
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A grouping does look good. I'd plant them into the garden now so the roots can get established. Even the hardiest roses can die the first winter if the roots have not had an opportunity to grow into the surrounding soil. August is a really hot dry time to transplant a potted rose. Unless you water regularly and deep you could lose them especially if the soil falls from the roots when you transplant. Nature size and planting distance is determined by your growing zone. Pruning can be easy. After each flush of bloom, allow the flowers to fade some. Use a pair of hedge clippers and remove the dead blooms along with a inch or so of cane to shape the bush. In a few weeks new buds will form along with new growth. You'll have more flowers within a month. Yearly pruning should be done in spring. Remove winter killed canes and dieback along with any damaged ones. Cut back as far as you want to shape the bush and keep it in bounds. As much as many rosarians complain about Knock Out being the only roses available in many garden centers, their ease of growing and hardiness encourages many to grow roses again. The desire to grow roses soon entices them to try other varieties.
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jmcdmd
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11 years ago
I have a very small back yard. The hydrangea gets the shade of a maple tree. The rose is in the sun.

With one glance I'm able to take it all in looking out my patio door.

Very nice.

I understand what you're all getting at. But when these are the only two major blooming plants that you can see at the same time, it is quite a sight.
greenhavenrdgarden
11 years ago
I wouldn't have thought to put them together but I bet it's beautiful. Can you post a pic? I just might give it a try :)

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