| Name: | Knock Out |
| Height: | 3-6′ |
| Width/Spread: | 3-6′ |
| Light: | Sun; will tolerate some light dappled shade. |
| Evergreen/Deciduous: | SE |
| Seasonal Interest: | Spring to frost |
| Color/Feature: | Cherry red, single blossoms. New foliage dark maroon color. Mature foliage is dark green. Orange-red rose hips provide added winter interest. |
| EarthKindTM: | Shrub |
| Maintenance: | Prune back by 1/3 in late winter; prune lightly to promote more blooms in summer. |
| Botanical Name
& Comments: |
Rosa ‘Knock Out’ Introduced in 2000. Designated an All American Rose Selection. No fragrance. Blooms are 3 to 3½ inches in diameter with 7-13 petals. NOTE: There are new varieties of the Knock Out® rose available but are not yet designated EarthKind™–Pink Double, Sunny, Double, Pink, Blushing and Rainbow. |
Learn about other water-wise roses for Lubbock County, courtesy of Lubbock Master Gardener Association.