Double Pink Knockout ® Rose | 'Pink Double Knockout' Rosa Radtkopink PPAF
Double Pink Knockout Rose is a dazzling shrub with pink semi-double blooms. It grows in zones 4-9 and is both cold and heat tolerant. It reaches 3-4 feet high and 3-4 feet wide, abounding in 3-inch blooms. It is non-toxic, low maintenance, and attracts pollinators, making it a great choice for beginning gardeners. It is a very hardy plant and is disease and heat resistant once established.
Each bloom is cupped, has up to 24 petals, and is a bright pink in the spring and summer. The flowers transform into orange rose hips, which are a healthy snack for birds and people alike, if left on the shrub until fall. With its bright pink flowers and classic style, this beautiful shrub is easy to care for and makes the perfect addition to any landscape!
Care
To plant Double Pink Knockout Rose, dig a hole the same depth and slightly larger than the shrub's original container and backfill the soil. If planting multiple knockout roses, space them at least 3 feet apart to give their roots room to grow and spread out. If planting in a container choose a container twice the size of the container it came in. Late winter or early spring is the perfect time to transplant Double Pink Knockout Rose.
Double Pink Knockout prefers neutral, well drained neutral soil and has moderate watering needs. After planting, be sure to water the rose regularly until the plant is established, avoiding overhead watering. Fertilizing is not required; however, to give it a boost, use a balanced slow-release fertilizer and ensure that the soil is moist to avoid burning the roots. If adding fertilizer, wait until after the first blooms appear. Avoid fertilizing in late summer in order to allow the plant to go dormant. Feed the plant in early spring and again in mid-summer to promote full, healthy growth.
Prune in late winter or early spring, removing up to ⅓ of the plant's size to allow for new growth. Deadheading is not necessary but will offer a cleaner look. To winterize, add 2-3 inches of mulch around the base, being sure not to touch the plant.
Uses in the Landscape
Double Pink Knockout Rose is a compact shrub that is great for small gardens, flowerbeds, and containers. Plant multiple shrubs together to create a spectacular display and make it the focal plant of your garden. A smaller bush, it is a great choice for smaller landscapes or containers.
A great plant for accenting the front of the house, Double Pink Knockout brings an explosion of color to create curb appeal. Averaging 18-24 petals per plant, it will have your garden space flowing with color in no time. It is nontoxic, producing orange and red rose hips that are packed with antioxidants and are wonderful in tea or soups. Double Pink Knockout Rose grows in zones 4-9, is heat and cold hardy, disease resistant, and low maintenance, making it an excellent choice for beginners.
Companion Plants
Denim n’ Lace Russian Sage is a great companion to Double Pink Knockout Rose. It is a hardy plant and easy to grow. Its silvery-green foliage and purple spiked flowers are the perfect complement to the brilliant pink of the Knockout Rose. It will also help protect the shrub rose from pests.
Bicolor Butterfly Bush can be planted in between rows of Double Pink Knockout Rose and will add splashes of purplish pink flowers. It grows in similar conditions as the Double Pink Knockout rose and is equal in size. Planting these two shrubs together will add variety to the landscape and create a sea of color that will be enjoyed all season long.
Cat’s Pajamas is a beautiful catmint that flourishes as a groundcover plant. It is a great choice to pair with the Double Pink Knockout Rose to help hide the stemmy bottoms of the shrub. It has a sweet fragrance and will help attract pollinators to the garden. Its violet spiked flowers are the perfect complement to the deep pink cups of the Double Pink Knockout Rose.
Ordering
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping:
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporarily until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order until the threat is gone, ensuring you with the healthiest and most viable product ordered: Summer- Above 95 degrees | Winter- Below 34 degrees.
Plant Highlights
- Growing Zone: 4-9
- Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
- Botanical Name: Rosa ‘Radtkopink’
- Foliage Color: Green
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flower Size: 3 Inches
- Flower Fragrance:
- Fall Color: Burgundy, Purple
- Type: Deciduous
- Mature Height: 3-4 Feet
- Mature Width: 3-4 Feet
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Soil Needs: Well Drained
- Water Needs: Moderate
- Pruning Needs: Early Spring, by ⅓ of plant, deadheading not necessary
- Awards:
- Grown by: The Plant Factory
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: No
- Pet Friendly: No
- Reblooming: Yes
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
Note: We put pictures and videos on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however, receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured, depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden to enjoy growing to its full potential.
