- Petite knockout rose
Botanical name: rosa ‘meibenbino’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 18 inches in height and about one to two ft spread
Bloom time: late spring to late summer
Hardy zone: Zones 5-10
Flower color: red
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach growth maturity in one growing season
Pruning needs: Can be pruned heavily in the late winter/early spring to maintain a certain size
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: good for bordering a walkway or to plant in containers
Light needs: full sun, 6 – 8 hours of sun a day
Special features: cold hardy and disease-resistant
Water needs: Water every 2 – 3 days until the soil is wet at least 2 inches deep until established
Fertilizing needs: Fertilize with your rose fertilizer of choice once a month during the growing season
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: sandy
Companion plants: hydrangea, sage, wormwood
Toxicity level: not toxic to humans or pets
Invasive species: no
