Bush Rose Double Pink Knockout - 20cm Pot

(RADtkopink)

Description

Double Pink Knock Out® is a beautiful, repeat-flowering bush rose admired for its abundant mid-pink blooms, exceptional disease resistance and compact growth habit. A pink sport of the popular Double Knock Out® rose, this variety offers the same reliable garden performance with attractive pink flowers.

Producing a generous display of double pink blooms throughout the growing season, Double Pink Knock Out® is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting consistent colour with relatively little maintenance. Its prolific flowering habit creates an attractive display from spring through autumn.

One of its standout features is its high disease resistance, making it a practical choice for gardeners who enjoy roses but prefer varieties that require less intensive care. Its healthy foliage provides an attractive backdrop for the colourful flowers.

With its compact, bushy growth habit, Double Pink Knock Out® is particularly well suited to low flowering hedges, garden borders and mass planting. When planted in groups, the repeated pink blooms create a beautiful display of colour across larger garden beds and landscaped areas.

Its manageable size also makes it a useful addition to smaller gardens, where it can provide the colour and appeal of a traditional rose without requiring a large amount of space.

Double Pink Knock Out® works equally well in traditional rose gardens and contemporary landscapes. Its combination of prolific flowering, attractive pink blooms and strong disease resistance makes it a versatile choice for Melbourne gardens.

Mature size: Approximately 80 cm tall.

Care & Growing Tips
Double Pink Knock Out® grows best in a full-sun position, ideally receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. When planting as a hedge or in groups, allow sufficient space between plants for healthy growth and good airflow.

Water regularly during establishment, then deeply during extended dry periods, particularly throughout Melbourne's warmer months. Apply organic mulch around the base to help retain moisture, regulate soil temperature and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the main stems.

Feed established roses with a suitable rose fertiliser from late August, following the Rose Society of Victoria's seasonal recommendations for Melbourne. Continue feeding during the growing season as directed to support healthy foliage and repeat flowering. For newly planted bare-root roses, delay fertilising until late November or early December to allow the root system to establish.

Prune established plants during July in Melbourne, or August in colder, frost-prone areas. Remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then shape the bush to maintain its compact, rounded habit. When grown as a low hedge, prune plants to encourage even, bushy growth. Although Knock Out® roses can continue flowering without regular deadheading, removing spent blooms can help maintain a tidy appearance.

Double Pink Knock Out® is recognised for its excellent disease resistance, but good garden hygiene is still beneficial. Remove fallen rose leaves and debris during winter, maintain good airflow and monitor for common pests such as aphids during periods of active growth.

Ideal for
— Low flowering hedges
— Mass planting for pink colour
— Sunny garden beds and borders
— Compact landscape planting
— Traditional rose gardens
— Contemporary garden designs
— Cottage-style gardens
— Repeated planting along pathways
— Pink-themed garden displays
— Low-maintenance flowering landscapes
— Gardeners wanting disease-resistant roses
— Small gardens and courtyards
— Spring to autumn flowering colour
— Melbourne gardens with full sun
— Creating colourful garden edging
— Group planting for a prolific floral display