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Knock Out®Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
the
KNOCKO U T
family of roses
® MAY 2012 | A garden that stands out starts with a Knock Out® | www.theknockoutrose.com |
RosesThe next big thing for small gardens
pg 5
6 Easy Steps for Planting Success!
Mother’s Dayin the garden
Spotlight On�e Sunny
Knock Out® Rose
| MAY 2012 |
IN THIS ISSUE
Blooms from Spring until Frost. Easy to Grow. Low Maintenance.
Great Disease Resistance.
Welcome! We’ve put together this May issue of our e-magazine
in order to bring you the most up-to-date, comprehensive and
easy-to-understand information about The Knock Out®Family of
Roses. With spring well under way we have packed this issue with
information that will help you this gardening season.
Taking care of your Knock Out® Roses is easy
and we are here to help you succeed.
We hope you enjoy this issue!
Visit our website, www.theknockoutrose.com for more photos and information.
A garden that stands out starts with a Knock Out®
| 1 | | www.theknockoutrose.com | | MAY 2012 | | 2 |
Knock Out®Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
Dri�® Groundcover Roses
6 Easy Steps To Planting Success
Spotlight: Sunny Knock Out®
Rose Pests
Spend �is Mother’s Day In �e Garden
Visit us online atwww.theknockoutrose.com
3579
11
�e Conard-Pyle Co./Star® Roses is proud to have introduced all seven members of �e Knock Out® Family of Roses.
Rose Breeder, Bill Radler, has revolutionized the way we think of roses. With the creation of �e Knock Out® Rose, many say that
he single-handedly brought rose genetics from the 20th Century into the 21st Century. �e Knock Out® Rose, Radler’s �rst
commercial success and a 2000 AARS winner, has broken all records for sales of a new rose. Today �e Knock Out® Rose is the
most widely sold rose in North America.
�e Knock Out® Family of Roses are easy to grow and do not require
special care. �ey are the most disease resistant rose on the market.
�ey have stunning �ower power with a generous bloom cycle (about
every 5-6 weeks) that will continue until the �rst hard frost. All of the
Knock Out® Roses are self-cleaning so there is no need to deadhead.
�e Knock Out® Family of Roses are winter hardy to USDA Zone 5 and
heat tolerant throughout the entire U.S. �ey thrive in almost every
area of the country. In the coldest
regions, they will need winter
protection.
�e Knock Out® Family of
Roses can �t into any
landscape. Plant them
individually among
shrubs, annuals and perennials in
mixed beds and borders. Plant
them in large groups to create
a colorful hedge. Plant them along a
foundation to provide a bright border.
Full Sun
Z
Blooms Spring-Frost
Z
Zones 5-11Z
�e Pink Knock Out® Rose‘Radcon’ PP#15070
�e Double Knock Out® Rose‘Radtko’ PP#16202
�e Rainbow Knock Out® Rose‘Radcor’ PP#17346
�e Sunny Knock Out® Rose‘Radsunny’ PP#18562
�e Blushing Knock Out® Rose‘Radyod’ PP#14700
�e Pink Double Knock Out® Rose‘Radtkopink’ PP#18507
�e Knock Out® Rose‘Radrazz’ PP#11836
�e Knock Out® Family of Roses can be purchased at garden retailers throughout the country. Click here to �nd a retailer near you.
email print �nd click/website?
Blooms from Spring until Frost. Easy to Grow. Low Maintenance. Great Disease Resistance.
On the front cover: Peach Dri�®
| MAY 2012 |
IN THIS ISSUE
Blooms from Spring until Frost. Easy to Grow. Low Maintenance.
Great Disease Resistance.
Welcome! We’ve put together this May issue of our e-magazine
in order to bring you the most up-to-date, comprehensive and
easy-to-understand information about The Knock Out®Family of
Roses. With spring well under way we have packed this issue with
information that will help you this gardening season.
Taking care of your Knock Out® Roses is easy
and we are here to help you succeed.
We hope you enjoy this issue!
Visit our website, www.theknockoutrose.com for more photos and information.
A garden that stands out starts with a Knock Out®
| 1 | | www.theknockoutrose.com | | MAY 2012 | | 2 |
Knock Out®Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
Dri�® Groundcover Roses
6 Easy Steps To Planting Success
Spotlight: Sunny Knock Out®
Rose Pests
Spend �is Mother’s Day In �e Garden
Visit us online atwww.theknockoutrose.com
3579
11
�e Conard-Pyle Co./Star® Roses is proud to have introduced all seven members of �e Knock Out® Family of Roses.
Rose Breeder, Bill Radler, has revolutionized the way we think of roses. With the creation of �e Knock Out® Rose, many say that
he single-handedly brought rose genetics from the 20th Century into the 21st Century. �e Knock Out® Rose, Radler’s �rst
commercial success and a 2000 AARS winner, has broken all records for sales of a new rose. Today �e Knock Out® Rose is the
most widely sold rose in North America.
�e Knock Out® Family of Roses are easy to grow and do not require
special care. �ey are the most disease resistant rose on the market.
�ey have stunning �ower power with a generous bloom cycle (about
every 5-6 weeks) that will continue until the �rst hard frost. All of the
Knock Out® Roses are self-cleaning so there is no need to deadhead.
�e Knock Out® Family of Roses are winter hardy to USDA Zone 5 and
heat tolerant throughout the entire U.S. �ey thrive in almost every
area of the country. In the coldest
regions, they will need winter
protection.
�e Knock Out® Family of
Roses can �t into any
landscape. Plant them
individually among
shrubs, annuals and perennials in
mixed beds and borders. Plant
them in large groups to create
a colorful hedge. Plant them along a
foundation to provide a bright border.
Full Sun
Z
Blooms Spring-Frost
Z
Zones 5-11Z
�e Pink Knock Out® Rose‘Radcon’ PP#15070
�e Double Knock Out® Rose‘Radtko’ PP#16202
�e Rainbow Knock Out® Rose‘Radcor’ PP#17346
�e Sunny Knock Out® Rose‘Radsunny’ PP#18562
�e Blushing Knock Out® Rose‘Radyod’ PP#14700
�e Pink Double Knock Out® Rose‘Radtkopink’ PP#18507
�e Knock Out® Rose‘Radrazz’ PP#11836
�e Knock Out® Family of Roses can be purchased at garden retailers throughout the country. Click here to �nd a retailer near you.
email print �nd click/website?
Blooms from Spring until Frost. Easy to Grow. Low Maintenance. Great Disease Resistance.
On the front cover: Peach Dri�®
| 3 | | www.theknockoutrose.com | | MAY 2012 | | 4 |
Drift® Roses, introduced by the same company who brought
you The Knock Out® Family of Roses, are repeat-bloomers
that are tough, disease resistant, winter hardy and virtually
maintenance-free. Drift® Roses are a cross between full-size
groundcover roses and miniature roses. From the former they
kept toughness, disease resistance and winter hardiness. From
the miniatures, they inherited their well-managed size and
repeat-blooming nature.
Continuously blooming from spring to frost (bloom cycle about
every 5-6 weeks), they are naturally dwarf, with very attractive
foliage. They are winter hardy to zone 4.
Drift® Roses range in size from 2-3’ wide x 1 1/2’ tall. The low,
manageable habit of Drift® Roses makes them perfect for small
gardens, hillsides, perennial beds and even awkward areas.
They brighten up borders and fill in empty spaces around your
favorite established plants.
Be sure to look for Drift® Roses at independent garden centers
and big box stores this spring. They will make a beautiful (and
easy!) addition to your garden.
Visit www.driftroses.com for more information.
Drift
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eat co
lorsemail print �nd click/website?
Click to �nd a retailer near you!
Apricot Dri�®‘Meimirrote’ PPAF
Coral Dri�®‘Meidrifora’ PP#19148
Peach Dri�®‘Meiggili’ PP#18542
Pink Dri�®‘Meijocos’ PP#18874
Red Dri�®‘Meigalpio’ PP#17877
Knock Out®
Sweet Dri�®‘Meiswetdom’ PP#21612
Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
Peach Dri�®
Red Dri�®
Pink Dri�®
The next b ig t h i ng f o r sma l l gardens
®
GROUNDCOVER rOSES
then you’ll loveIf you like �e Knock Out® Family of Roses
Drift® Roses
Sweet Dri�®
| 3 | | www.theknockoutrose.com | | MAY 2012 | | 4 |
Drift® Roses, introduced by the same company who brought
you The Knock Out® Family of Roses, are repeat-bloomers
that are tough, disease resistant, winter hardy and virtually
maintenance-free. Drift® Roses are a cross between full-size
groundcover roses and miniature roses. From the former they
kept toughness, disease resistance and winter hardiness. From
the miniatures, they inherited their well-managed size and
repeat-blooming nature.
Continuously blooming from spring to frost (bloom cycle about
every 5-6 weeks), they are naturally dwarf, with very attractive
foliage. They are winter hardy to zone 4.
Drift® Roses range in size from 2-3’ wide x 1 1/2’ tall. The low,
manageable habit of Drift® Roses makes them perfect for small
gardens, hillsides, perennial beds and even awkward areas.
They brighten up borders and fill in empty spaces around your
favorite established plants.
Be sure to look for Drift® Roses at independent garden centers
and big box stores this spring. They will make a beautiful (and
easy!) addition to your garden.
Visit www.driftroses.com for more information.
Drift
® Ro
ses ar
e avai
lable i
n 6 gr
eat co
lors
email print �nd click/website?
Click to �nd a retailer near you!
Apricot Dri�®‘Meimirrote’ PPAF
Coral Dri�®‘Meidrifora’ PP#19148
Peach Dri�®‘Meiggili’ PP#18542
Pink Dri�®‘Meijocos’ PP#18874
Red Dri�®‘Meigalpio’ PP#17877
Knock Out®
Sweet Dri�®‘Meiswetdom’ PP#21612
Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
Peach Dri�®
Red Dri�®
Pink Dri�®
The next b ig t h i ng f o r sma l l gardens
®
GROUNDCOVER rOSES
then you’ll loveIf you like �e Knock Out® Family of Roses
Drift® Roses
Sweet Dri�®
| 5 | | www.theknockoutrose.com |
Knock Out®
Click to watch the video on YouTube.
Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
| MAY 2012 | | 6 |
H OW TO: PLANT A CONTAINER KNOCK OUT® ROSE
u
STEP 1 Decide Where to Plant
Your rose bush will need at least 6 hours
of sun each day, so choose a sunny spot.
STEP 2 Dig Hole
Dig a hole that is about twice as wide
and as deep as the container. Work the
soil at the bo�om of the hole with your
shovel so that it is loose and aerated.
STEP 5 Water
Water your Knock Out® Rose thoroughly
around the base of the plant allowing it
to soak in and repeating as necessary.
STEP 6 Check in
For the next couple of weeks, check in
and water plant as needed to ensure
it stays healthy. Mulch around plant to
help retain moisture and reduce weeds.
STEP 4 Fill in
Add soil back to the hole around the
plant. Break up the soil so that it is nice
and aerated. At this point you can add in
any soil amendments if you wish, such as
manure, peat moss, etc.
STEP 3 Plant
Remove the Knock Out® Rose from its
container. Use your hands to gently
loosen the roots at the bo�om of the
plant. Place plant in the hole ensuring
that the base of the plant is level with
the soil.
Fertilizing your Knock Out® Roses
�e Knock Out® Family of Roses will perform beautifully even with out fertilizing. If you choose to give them an additional boost, it is very important not to fertilize a Knock Out® Rose that was planted from a container until a�er the roses are established and go through one bloom cycle. Use a balanced fertilizer or fertilizer formulated for roses from your local garden center and apply a�er the �rst wave of
�owering (be sure to follow the speci�ed rates and method of application provided on the product label). Make sure the soil is moist before you fertilize to avoid burning the roots. Do not fertilize late in the summer as this is the time the rose should be preparing themselves for dormancy and you do not want to create additional unnecessary new growth that will likely die back from the �rst hard frost.
Available at select Home Depot stores.
| 5 | | www.theknockoutrose.com |
Knock Out®
Click to watch the video on YouTube.
Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
| MAY 2012 | | 6 |
H OW TO: PLANT A CONTAINER KNOCK OUT® ROSE
u
STEP 1 Decide Where to Plant
Your rose bush will need at least 6 hours
of sun each day, so choose a sunny spot.
STEP 2 Dig Hole
Dig a hole that is about twice as wide
and as deep as the container. Work the
soil at the bo�om of the hole with your
shovel so that it is loose and aerated.
STEP 5 Water
Water your Knock Out® Rose thoroughly
around the base of the plant allowing it
to soak in and repeating as necessary.
STEP 6 Check in
For the next couple of weeks, check in
and water plant as needed to ensure
it stays healthy. Mulch around plant to
help retain moisture and reduce weeds.
STEP 4 Fill in
Add soil back to the hole around the
plant. Break up the soil so that it is nice
and aerated. At this point you can add in
any soil amendments if you wish, such as
manure, peat moss, etc.
STEP 3 Plant
Remove the Knock Out® Rose from its
container. Use your hands to gently
loosen the roots at the bo�om of the
plant. Place plant in the hole ensuring
that the base of the plant is level with
the soil.
Fertilizing your Knock Out® Roses
�e Knock Out® Family of Roses will perform beautifully even with out fertilizing. If you choose to give them an additional boost, it is very important not to fertilize a Knock Out® Rose that was planted from a container until a�er the roses are established and go through one bloom cycle. Use a balanced fertilizer or fertilizer formulated for roses from your local garden center and apply a�er the �rst wave of
�owering (be sure to follow the speci�ed rates and method of application provided on the product label). Make sure the soil is moist before you fertilize to avoid burning the roots. Do not fertilize late in the summer as this is the time the rose should be preparing themselves for dormancy and you do not want to create additional unnecessary new growth that will likely die back from the �rst hard frost.
Available at select Home Depot stores.
| 7 | | www.theknockoutrose.com |
Knock Out®Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
| MAY 2012 | | 8 |
M OTH ER’S DAY: GI V E YO U R M O M TH E GI FT O F CO NTI N UO US BLO O MS
Let’s face it, our Mom’s are probably tired of receiving
perfume sets and brightly colored mugs that read “#1
Mom”. Why not get her something di�erent this year?
Something that she can enjoy for years to come. Any
member of �e Knock Out® Family of Roses would make
a great gi� for Mom. Even if she is not a gardener, these
low maintenance, disease-resistant, repeat-bloomers
will be a welcome addition to her landscape. And, the
bright, cheery �owers that bloom throughout the year
will always remind her of you.
Look for th e green pot!�e Knock Out® Family of Roses can be purchased at garden retailers throughout the country.
email print �nd click/website?
Click here to �nd a retailer near you.
| 7 | | www.theknockoutrose.com |
Knock Out®Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
| MAY 2012 | | 8 |
M OTH ER’S DAY: GI V E YO U R M O M TH E GI FT O F CO NTI N UO US BLO O MS
Let’s face it, our Mom’s are probably tired of receiving
perfume sets and brightly colored mugs that read “#1
Mom”. Why not get her something di�erent this year?
Something that she can enjoy for years to come. Any
member of �e Knock Out® Family of Roses would make
a great gi� for Mom. Even if she is not a gardener, these
low maintenance, disease-resistant, repeat-bloomers
will be a welcome addition to her landscape. And, the
bright, cheery �owers that bloom throughout the year
will always remind her of you.
Look for th e green pot!�e Knock Out® Family of Roses can be purchased at garden retailers throughout the country.
email print �nd click/website?
Click here to �nd a retailer near you.
| 9 | | www.theknockoutrose.com |
Did you know the Sunny Knock Out® Rose is the only fragrant member of The Knock Out® Family of Roses. It has a slightly more compact and upright habit than The Knock Out® Rose with bright yellow flowers that fade quickly to a pastel cream color. The yellow color stays more intense during cooler times of the year. The dark, semi-glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the bright blooms. The sweetbriar fragrance will captivate your senses as it swirls through the breeze on a balmy summer day.
| MAY 2012 | | 10 |
Knock Out®Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
SP OTLI GHT O N : SU N NY KN O CK O UT ®
The Sunny
Try this!Try planting �e Sunny Knock Out® Rose with
Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’. �e bright lemon blooms
of ‘Zagreb’ pair well with the so�er, creamy
yellow blooms of Sunny Knock Out®.
‘Radsunny’PP#18562
Knock Out® Rose
Full Sun
Z
Blooms Spring-Frost
Z
Zones 5-11Z
| 9 | | www.theknockoutrose.com |
Did you know the Sunny Knock Out® Rose is the only fragrant member of The Knock Out® Family of Roses. It has a slightly more compact and upright habit than The Knock Out® Rose with bright yellow flowers that fade quickly to a pastel cream color. The yellow color stays more intense during cooler times of the year. The dark, semi-glossy foliage contrasts nicely with the bright blooms. The sweetbriar fragrance will captivate your senses as it swirls through the breeze on a balmy summer day.
| MAY 2012 | | 10 |
Knock Out®Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
SP OTLI GHT O N : SU N NY KN O CK O UT ®
The Sunny
Try this!Try planting �e Sunny Knock Out® Rose with
Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’. �e bright lemon blooms
of ‘Zagreb’ pair well with the so�er, creamy
yellow blooms of Sunny Knock Out®.
‘Radsunny’PP#18562
Knock Out® Rose
Full Sun
Z
Blooms Spring-Frost
Z
Zones 5-11Z
Knock Out®Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
| MAY 2012 | | 12 || 11 | | www.theknockoutrose.com |
Have Dri�® Roses helped you put the �nishing touch on your garden? Are Knock Out® Roses at center stage in your garden design? If so, we’d love to see them.
Submit a photo and a brief description of how you used Knock Out® and/or Dri�® Roses to create your dream garden. We’ll post your entries and let our Facebook fans choose the winners. �e top vote-ge�er in each category will each receive $250!
Deadline is June 4, so don’t delay!
Click to watch the video on YouTube.
What to do about those critters that just love to much on your roses.
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INSECTS & ROSESWatch this video to learn more about other insects that may like to make themselves at home on your Knock Out® Roses
DEER BROWSINGWatch this video to learn more about what to do if deer snack on your Knock Out® Roses.
Designing with Drift® & Knock Out® Roses C ontest
Click here to “like” us on Facebook and enter the contest!
email print �nd click/website?
Although Knock Out® Roses are disease resistant, like most other plants, they are
not immune to pests. Some critters may decide to snack on your Knock Out® Roses, but it ’s important to remember that they will not be harmful to the overall health of your plant.
The leaf damage in the above photo is from a critter called the rose slug (also known as sawfly larvae). Rose slugs live on the underside of the foliage and will chew the leaves of the plant, leaving trails where they’ve munched through. Although your rose’s foliage will look scary, it won’t be detrimental to the overall health of your Knock Out® Roses. If you find that rose slugs
have made a home on your Knock Out®Rose, you may want to try to pick them off with your hands, or simply try spraying the foliage with a sharp stream of water to knock them off.
Another critter that might find your plants irresistible is the deer. When deer are hungry, they will munch on just about anything and your Knock Out® Roses are not exempt from their list of tasty plants. If you do find deer feasting on your roses, don’t worry because this also will not be detrimental to the overall health of your plant. You should see some new blooms in a few weeks. If the deer really become a problem, you may want to try a product like “Liquid Fence.”
Click here to visit our FAQ page to learn more.
Knock Out®Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
| MAY 2012 | | 12 || 11 | | www.theknockoutrose.com |
Have Dri�® Roses helped you put the �nishing touch on your garden? Are Knock Out® Roses at center stage in your garden design? If so, we’d love to see them.
Submit a photo and a brief description of how you used Knock Out® and/or Dri�® Roses to create your dream garden. We’ll post your entries and let our Facebook fans choose the winners. �e top vote-ge�er in each category will each receive $250!
Deadline is June 4, so don’t delay!
Click to watch the video on YouTube.
What to do about those critters that just love to much on your roses.
u
u
u
INSECTS & ROSESWatch this video to learn more about other insects that may like to make themselves at home on your Knock Out® Roses
DEER BROWSINGWatch this video to learn more about what to do if deer snack on your Knock Out® Roses.
Designing with Drift® & Knock Out® Roses C ontest
Click here to “like” us on Facebook and enter the contest!
email print �nd click/website?
Although Knock Out® Roses are disease resistant, like most other plants, they are
not immune to pests. Some critters may decide to snack on your Knock Out® Roses, but it ’s important to remember that they will not be harmful to the overall health of your plant.
The leaf damage in the above photo is from a critter called the rose slug (also known as sawfly larvae). Rose slugs live on the underside of the foliage and will chew the leaves of the plant, leaving trails where they’ve munched through. Although your rose’s foliage will look scary, it won’t be detrimental to the overall health of your Knock Out® Roses. If you find that rose slugs
have made a home on your Knock Out®Rose, you may want to try to pick them off with your hands, or simply try spraying the foliage with a sharp stream of water to knock them off.
Another critter that might find your plants irresistible is the deer. When deer are hungry, they will munch on just about anything and your Knock Out® Roses are not exempt from their list of tasty plants. If you do find deer feasting on your roses, don’t worry because this also will not be detrimental to the overall health of your plant. You should see some new blooms in a few weeks. If the deer really become a problem, you may want to try a product like “Liquid Fence.”
Click here to visit our FAQ page to learn more.
Knock Out®Your guide to Knock Out® care and inspiration!
MAY 2012 | A garden that stands out starts with a Knock Out® | www.theknockoutrose.com the
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family of roses
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