Botanical profile

Hardy rose 'Sunny Knock Out'

Latin name
Rosa 'Sunny Knock Out'
Common name
Hardy rose 'Sunny Knock Out'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

The 'Sunny Knock Out' Rose is a compact and vigorous flowering shrub, renowned for its dazzling blooms and remarkable disease resistance. This bushy rose produces an abundance of bright yellow semi-double flowers that soften slightly to cream over a few days, creating a dynamic effect in mass plantings. Its dark green, dense, and glossy foliage highlights the continuous blooming from early summer until the first frosts. Ideal for borders, flowerbeds, or as a standalone plant, it attracts pollinators while requiring little maintenance. Very hardy and high-performing, the 'Sunny Knock Out' Rose is perfectly suited for northern gardens, bringing color, brightness, and lasting structure to sunny landscape designs.

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
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Bright yellow becoming cream
Fruiting
Small red rosehips late in the season
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
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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