Things You'll Need:
- Knockout Rose
- Clippers
- Mulch
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Step 1
When planted in early spring the Knockout Rose will give you an entire summer of wonderful blooms with a soft tea rose smell. They grow to a height of about three feet and the width of about three feet which makes a great hedge.
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Step 2
They are shade tolerant and resistant to black spot, mildew and rust. This makes them ideal for coastal regions. They require very little care.
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Step 3
In zone 8 they require no special winter care. In the colder zones mulch is recommended around the bush but don't mulch until the ground has frozen. If you mulch before the ground has frozen it could create enough heat for the plant to start putting out new growth. This could do damage to the plant when the weather freezes.
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Step 4
In late winter or early spring prune the rose plant back. A good height is from twelve to fourteen inches above the ground. The rose will bloom on the new growth. Do not fertilize in winter.
Comments
voldberg said
on 11/19/2009 Great article. Timely advice. Thanks
grammastacie said
on 11/12/2009 I love roses, I'm going to get some of these! 5*
riefderrico said
on 10/10/2009 Thank you for the tips - we just planted a bunch of knockout roses this past spring and I had no idea how to care for them this winter.
southerngirl09 said
on 8/28/2009 Very interesting; knockout roses are a favorite. I use them as foundation shrubs on the back of my house. As thorney as they are, might help with security too. I recommend, 5*, and I am subscribing to your articles. Thanks for reading my article "Keeping Swine Flu Out Of Your Home".
jeni10 said
on 8/27/2009 Thank you for commenting on my article on freezing banana peppers.