A pink-flowered member of the Knock Out family, bearing single bright pink blooms continuously through the warm months. Robust, disease-resistant and undemanding in the landscape.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.2 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Pink Knock Out Rose
Botanically, Rosa 'Pink Knock Out' is a fast-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Pink Knock Out Rose
Pink Knock Out Rose suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Pink Knock Out Rose does best in free-draining, loamy and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 72 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Pink Knock Out Rose performs well with relatively little water once established. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Pink Knock Out Rose after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Once established, it is low maintenance.
Using Pink Knock Out Rose in the garden
Pink Knock Out Rose earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, a fast screen or informal hedge, feeding bees and pollinators and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Pink Knock Out Rose with species that also favour low water use and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Pink Knock Out Rose
Plant Sale lists Pink Knock Out Rose as potted plants and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
