Botanical profile

Rainbow 'Knock Out' hardy rose

Latin name
Rosa 'Knock Out Rainbow'
Common name
Rainbow 'Knock Out' hardy rose
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Colorful and tireless, the 'Knock Out Rainbow' rose offers a continuous bloom of single coral-pink flowers with a luminous golden center, creating a spectacular two-tone effect. Like all roses in the Knock Out series, it blooms continuously from spring until frost, without the need for pruning. Its well-branched, bushy habit, reaching 90 to 120 cm in height, is perfect for dynamic beds, flowering hedges, or repeat plantings. It has dark green, semi-glossy foliage, is very resistant to disease, and tolerates heat, drought, and urban pollution well. 'Rainbow Knock Out' is ideal for gardeners seeking bright color and minimal maintenance, with a guaranteed "wow" effect all season long.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Very drought tolerant once established. Regular watering only the first year or during severe droughts.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Multicolor (yellow, pink, red)
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rustic bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
100 cm (40 inches)
Width
100 cm (3.5 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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