Shrub Rose 'Blushing Knockout'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
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Shrub
Can be trained as a standard or tree form
Bloom Color
Patented
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Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Flower Fragrance
Bloom Shape
Patent Information
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
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Days to Maturity
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Disease Resistance
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Foliage Color
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Water Requirements
Where to Grow
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Soil pH requirements
Slightly Fragrant
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Light pink (lp)
Margin Width
Semi-double
Flower Shape
Shade-tolerant
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Resistant to rust
Sets hips
Flower Fragrance
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Does it set seed?
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Awards (if applicable)
Shrub
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Awards (if applicable)
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Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
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Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
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Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Florida

Maitland, Florida

Summerfield, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Quitman, Georgia

Roopville, Georgia

Lafayette, Louisiana

Millersville, Maryland

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Humansville, Missouri

Englishtown, New Jersey

Concord, North Carolina

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Cleveland, Ohio

Powell, Ohio

Checotah, Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

Lumberton, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Portsmouth, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
1
negative
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C
Checotah, OK | February 2019 | positive

I love the Blushing KO. I love the continuous pale pink blooms and its disease resistance and vigorous growth characteristics.

G
| June 2018 | negative

Zone 6b....I purchased this rose at a reputable nursery (Terra) and have never had any issues with any stock until now. Being a Knockout ...Read More

C
ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | positive

The flowers won't meet a rose fancier's standards, but this performs well as a low-maintenance landscape plant.

Profuse bl...Read More

Z
| November 2008 | positive

My Blushing Knockout has grown like crazy since planting it 2 1/2 yrs. ago. It is almost 7 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide. People are constant...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | October 2005 | positive

Shares the same qualities as cherry red Knock Out and/or the Pink Knock Out. I like it better because fewer people grow it. Extremely d...Read More

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