Dia's Garden Style

Knockout Rose

Rose Knockout has a lovely rounded form and glossy, green leaves that turn to shades of dark red like maroon in fall. They are easy to grow and do not require special care. This beutiful rose can be plated in the ground as border or  addition to a mixed bed, they are attractive when planted in groups. Knock out  can be grown in container. I am growing all my roses in the container. This plant is the best rose in market because knockout rose is the most disease resistant.

Basic requirements to care Knockout Rose Bush :

Light : Knockout rose grows best in full sun. They suppose to receive min 5-6 hours morning sun. Partial shade in the afternoon will be fine but they would love full sun.

Temperature : They should be protected when the temperatures under 5 F. They need special care for winter.

Water : Water regulary, depends on the weather, summer water them 3-4 times a week ,  in winter reduce amount of watering . They require water like other roses . Do not water the leaves and avoid watering in the evening to reduce disease problems.

Soil : Soil should be fertile, humus rich, slightly acid,  moist and well drained.

Mulch : Spread mulch around the bush, this mulch acts as blanket. Mulch can control soil's temperature, protect the roots.  Apply 2-3" layer.

Fertilizer : Use balance fertilizer ( 20-20-20) or commercial fertilizer special for rose. It is easy found in Garden store.

Tips : Remove faded blooms by deadheading to encourage new growth. Regular deadheading will keep the Knock Out rose bush blooming until late fall.








 

Mini Rose.

Miniature rose/ Mini rose will thrive when given the same care as full size rose. They are unexpensive, even I could get them in dollar store. I used to repot them to bigger pot minimum 6" . I was in Arizona when I started growing Minirose. They bloomed constantly from spring to fall. Some flowers are fragrant.


Mini rose plant can be grown indoors for a limited time. They need very bright light spot to grow and reblooming. I do not recommend to grow them indoor. They are happy and thrive well outdoor in pot or container.




Basic things to know to grow Mini Rose in container.


Light : Make sure that they receive at least 5-6 hours direct sun , but when temperature is above 100F, reduce expore direct sun. Morning sun is the best. Some cultivars will do well in partial shade.
The key to care Rose in shade is choose disease resistant cultivar and one which flower with limited sun.


Soil : Any good potting soil , I usually use moisture Miracle grow potting soil . If you want, add some perlite. PH : 6.5-7.0 is ideal . Do not layer or drainage material of the bottom container. Plant Mini rose into minimun 6" container.


Water : Water every two days in summer , reduce volume of water in winter .


Fertlizer: Feed when they are start growing, do not feed them when they are thirsthy, water very well before feeding. Fertlize them once month.


Dead head the spent blooms to encourage continual blooming.


Prune : Pruning your rose in late winter.


Pest Control :
Fungus, black spot, powdery mildew, aphid are the common pest for roses.


Preventing tips:
Never water your rose from overhead, water directly to the container soil, or use self watering container.


Remove all disease leaves from the container and ground when they drop. Quick respond when you see disease coming.
Locate your rose in area with good circulation.


Mulch : Use 3-4 of good forest mulch.


Organic recipe for powdery mildow / fungus/ blackspot :


1 gallon of water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp regular flavored listerine
1 tbsp liquid soap
1 tbsp baking soda
1 tbsp vinegar


Mix them and pour into your sprayer , spray leaves from top to bottom , also surrounding soil repeat every 1-2 week.