Rose (Miniature Shrub), Petite Knock Out Rosa 'Meibenbino' Height: 18 inches Spread: 18 inches
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Hardiness Zone: 4b Other Names: Knockout Rose Group/Class: Miniature Shrub Rose Brand: Knock Out Roses Description: A stunning miniature selection of the Knock Out family, with the same low maintenance, superior disease resistance and incredibly long period of bloom; bright red flowers are seemingly endless; all roses need full sun and well-drained soil Ornamental Features Rose (Miniature Shrub), Petite Knock Out features showy clusters of cherry red flowers at the ends of the branches from mid spring to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has attractive dark green deciduous foliage. The small glossy oval compound leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color. Landscape Attributes Rose (Miniature Shrub), Petite Knock Out is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting bees to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Rose (Miniature Shrub), Petite Knock Out is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Rose (Miniature Shrub), Petite Knock Out will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. This plant should be periodically fertilized throughout the active growing season with a specially-formulated acidic fertilizer. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. Rose (Miniature Shrub), Petite Knock Out makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the thriller plants stand out. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Special Attributes Pre-spring Cleanup for Shrub Roses is Late January into February remove dead or weak canes, clean up any damage to the plant. Selectivity prune to train the branches to grow the way you want them to buy cutting right above a bud where you want a new branch to grow.
