Petite Knock Out Rose is a miniature upright deciduous shrub with dark purplish-green foliage. Abundant clusters of small non-fading fire red flowers continuously bloom from spring until the first frost. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils.
Roses thrive on direct sunlight. For best results, a minimum of four hours of direct sunlight is recommended. However, even when planted against a north wall (meaning no direct sunlight) roses can still perform well.
They prefer Alkaline soil but will survive on acid soil providing the other conditions are good. Most grow to around 1m and are generally hardy to H3/H4 but most important is good drainage otherwise Cistus will not survive a winter well.
Roses need good drainage and a rich, moisture-retentive soil, with a pH between 6.5 and 7. If your soil is heavy and wet, you may want to consider planting your roses in raised beds. Compost should be added to create a loose texture with a high organic content.
While you cannot prune cistus you can pinch back the new growth after flowering to make the plants more bushy.
Ideally, your roses should be kept in an environment between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. As winter approaches, it's important to keep in mind that container roses are more susceptible to colder weather than ground plants.
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