"Knock Out" that I just bought
openmoon 6b IL
7 years ago
Here is surprise rose, I bought at local nursery. It was labeled as a knock-out. I definitely keep my self busy. Now I am going to research the internet to find out what this rose is..
P.S. Love surprises)
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BethC in 8a Forney, TX
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Ken (N.E.GA.mts) 7a/b
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I am SOOOOOOOOO tired of Knock Out!
Comments (54)I yanked all my knockouts out this spring except 2, the original cherry red knockout roses that are growing in partial shade and add a nice punch of color, to make room for roses whose sent is as beautiful as its flowers. Winter kill on them was absolutely horrific, plus the JBs loved the pink knockout roses in my garden. Even my Buck rose "Folksinger" which has weathered much colder winters than this one suffered with winter kill to the ground, but being own root after pruning down to about 4 inches from the ground it is recovering beautifully and sporting buds already. I'll be planting some Austins for their luscious scent and exquisite flowers plus some other less fussy (hopefully) roses like Julia Child, Bolero, Macy's Pride, Zepherine Drouhin, Darlow's Enigma, which is bullet proof and smells so sweet, Cl "Compassion" and The Fairy. I have some Kordes Fairy Tale roses that did well over the winter and "Heritage" came through once again. I have too little yard space that offers the best sunlight for roses and am not willing to give up the space for such a mundane, and yes, overused, rose....See MoreCan I prune my double knock out roses now?
Comments (16)I haven't had roses long either, but I think it is fairly easy to see where to prune in the spring. Wait to do it after your last frost which should be around March or April. It is a signal for your rose to start growing again so wait until you are sure it is safe. Now, when you look at your rose this spring you will see brown ends on the canes. That is dead wood, and you will cut all of that out. Make your first cut just below the brown wood into the green part of the cane. If you don't see any green cane then prune down to the soil. If the green cane is all white inside like an apple, it is good wood. If the inside is brown then you need to prune further down. Watch for dark areas on the green canes. That is canker and you need to prune below any canker you see. Once you have finished pruning seal all the cuts with something. I use regular white glue, but you can use carpenter's glue or nail polish. That will keep out borers which would otherwise lay their eggs inside the cut end of the cane. Feel free to stop by the rose forum for more advice. I post there quite often and everyone is very helpful....See MoreAnyone planted Knock out or Double Knock out ?
Comments (8)The original Knock Out, along with Blushing and Pink, do very well here. There are several public plantings of the original Knock Out in Eatontown, they get minimal care. If they get any blackspot at all, it is minimal, and there is no leaf loss. Double is brand new this year (I saw 5 at Middletown Garden Center today, pounce if you're into it), but it is expected to have the same characteristics as it's "sister" Knock Out....See MoreDoes my knock outs have RRD? New growth are red. If so, what can I do?
Comments (7)Thanks for the assurance everyone. The leaves are all dried up now in zone 6a. I will put up more close up pix tomorrow...See More
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