For those of you who are not familiar with this popular shrub here are the facts. The Knock Out Rose is a tough and hardy landscape shrub rose that is virtually disease free. It produces rich fluorescent cherry red blooms from early spring until the first hard frost and requires no special care to grow. The Knock Out Rose is black spot resistant, naturally mildew tolerant, self- cleaning and drought tolerant. This shrub will do well in any garden all you need is five hours of direct sunlight a day. 

To plant this shrub you must do the following:

Step 1

Purchase knockout roses from a local nursery, retail center or garden catalog. Choose a color that complements the area it will be planted in. Take into consideration the size of the knockout rose bush when fully grown.

Step 2

Select an area in the landscape to plant the knockout rose bush. Choose an area that has full sun and loamy soil. Choose an area that is free of standing water and one that drains well.

Step 3

Dig a hole that is 6 inches wider and 6 inches deeper than the root ball of the knockout rose bush. Set aside the removed dirt and place it in a wheel barrow. Remove any rocks from the dirt and the hole.

Step 4

Mix a rose fertilizer into the dirt that was removed. Set the mixture aside.

Step 5

Remove the knockout rose bush from the container or shipping material by gently pulling it away from the container or shipping material.

Step 6

Place a few inches of dirt mixed with the fertilizer into the bottom of the hole. Place the knockout rose bush root ball into the hole. Back fill the hole with the fertilized dirt, mounding the dirt around the top of the knockout rose bush.

Step 7

Spread mulch around the mound and water the knockout rose bush thoroughly. Water frequently the first several weeks until the knockout rose bush is established in the garden. 

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