Deciduous Shrubs (Flowering) – 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