7 Knock Out Rose Varieties to Grow

The Knock Out Rose is currently the best selling rose in the country. It is available in many varieties, and is the most disease-resistant rose. All varieties are tolerant of the soil they are grown in, and will do well in almost any climate type. Winter protection should be given in areas where hard frosts are common, but otherwise the plants can handle most weather conditions, including excessive rain or dry periods. Here is a list of the different Knock Out Rose varieties, and some general information about the species itself.

1: Knock Out Rose

The original Knock Out Rose produces full blooms of a medium red color and rich scent. The blooming season begins after the last hard frost of spring, and can continue throughout the summer until the first frosts of fall if it is grown in rich fertile soil.

2: Pink Knock Out

This variety has all of the features of the original Knock Out Rose, in a lovely pink color. Knock Out Roses make an excellent border plant, discouraging intrusion and providing a sweet-smelling, colorful hedge.

3: Blushing Knock Out

The Blushing Knock Out produces a pale pink flower, and has the same long blooming season common to all Knock Out Rose varieties. It can grow to a total width of 4 to 6 feet, and may reach up to 4 feet high.

4: Double Knock Out

The Double Knock Out take the original variety one step further, and produces double bloom pods. As the pods bloom, each stem supports two blooms. And a Knock Out Rose is self-cleaning, so you won't have to worry about pruning dead buds after they are past their bloom. For a Knock Out Rose, dead blooms will fall off on their own.

5: Rainbow Knock Out

The Rainbow Knock Out Rose has blooms with a light pink outer edge, transitioning to a peach-colored center. Some Rainbow Knock Outs being as a solid peach color and fade to light pink as they age.

6: Sunny Knock Out

Like the Rainbow Knock Out, a Sunny Knock Out is known for sporting two-color blossoms. Bright yellow buds bloom, and as the the flower ages it fades to a pale yellow is sometimes mistaken for white at first glance.

7: Pink Double Knock Out

The last variety of Knock Out is the Pink Double Knock Out, with it's double budded stems. It grows to the same height and width as the other varieties, and blooms throughout the spring and summer months.

Knock Out Roses

Knock Out Roses are one of the newest recognized genetic variations on the rose bush. They are comfortable in all soil types, and are even tolerant of excessive moisture. The plants grow to a uniform domed size of about 4 to 6 feet across, and may be paired for maximum variety of color. All varieties have the same lighting requirements, and prefer full sun to full shade. For the best growth, Knock Out Roses should receive at least 8 hours of direct sunlight a day.