Pink Double Knock Out Rose brings twice the flower power in bubble gum pink, a award-winning cultivar bred for reliability and continuous blooms. This compact, vigorous rose grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, hardy in zones 5 through 9, and produces clusters of 3.5-inch double blossoms from spring through fall with minimal fuss. Light tea rose fragrance with a slightly spicy edge floats from up to 25 flowers per branch, while mossy green foliage deepens to rich purple as temperatures drop. Its drought tolerance and resistance to black spot make it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking sustained color without constant intervention.
48
Full Sun
Moderate
5-9
48in H x 48in W
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The sheer flower production on this variety is remarkable; expect clusters of one to five fully double blooms appearing simultaneously along vigorous branches, sometimes reaching 25 flowers per stem. The color itself has personality, a warm bubble gum pink that bridges the gap between coral and mauve, and the foliage adds a secondary seasonal show by turning deep purple in autumn. You get fragrance without heaviness, a light tea rose with surprising spice notes that reward close inspection.
Pink Double Knock Out Rose serves as a foundation shrub in mixed borders, where its continuous blooming and compact mounded form anchor garden designs from spring frost through first fall freeze. Gardeners use it for screening, mass planting, and specimen focal points in landscape beds, prized specifically for its ability to fill space with color without the pruning demands of traditional hybrid tea roses.
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Bare-root roses should be planted in early spring before bud break, while container-grown specimens can be planted spring through fall. Dig a planting hole slightly wider than the root ball, position the bud union (graft point) at or slightly above soil level in zones 5 to 7, and backfill with amended soil. Water thoroughly to settle soil and eliminate air pockets.
Prune Pink Double Knock Out in early spring as new growth emerges, removing dead or damaged canes and cutting back the previous year's growth to encourage a compact, mounded form. Light deadheading (removal of spent flower clusters) throughout the growing season promotes continuous blooming without the heavy pruning demands of traditional roses. The vigorous, compact habit means you can shape the plant to your desired dimensions without fear of weakening its blooming capacity.
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“Pink Double Knock Out Rose is a patented cultivar (USPP #18,507 or related patents) developed through deliberate breeding to combine the legendary disease resistance and everblooming character of the original Knock Out roses with a sophisticated pink coloring. The variety represents modern rose breeding's focus on garden reliability; unlike heirloom roses that demand coddling, this cultivar was engineered to perform in average gardens with minimal chemical intervention.”