Wayside Gardens Rosa Double Knock Out Shrub Rose
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking season-long color and disease resistance.
This is the ultimate low-maintenance rose for gardeners who want high-impact color without the constant upkeep. You sacrifice the delicate, fussy nature of traditional heirloom varieties, but you gain a tireless, disease-resistant shrub that thrives through heat, humidity, and neglect.
$34.95
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners wanting beautiful roses without constant chemical treatments
- Homeowners desiring vibrant, season-long color in their landscape
- Regional gardeners needing reliable plants for extreme climate conditions
Who should skip it
- Collectors searching for rare or unique heirloom plant varieties
- Fragrance lovers seeking a classic, sweet-smelling rose garden
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer a hands-off landscape approach
Performance breakdown
Bloom Consistency
Continuous cherry red flowers persist reliably from early summer until frost.
Disease Resilience
Superior blackspot resistance keeps foliage healthy with minimal chemical intervention.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across diverse climates, handling heat, humidity, and drought with ease.
Growth Habit
Compact, mounding structure fits perfectly into borders or small garden spaces.
Shade Tolerance
Performs better in partial shade than most traditional rose varieties.
Maintenance Requirements
Self-cleaning nature significantly reduces the need for constant deadheading.
Key Specs
Virtual SKU
v2345
Genus
Rosa
Variety
'RADtko'
Bloom Color
Red
Mature Height
4 Feet
Mature Width
4 Feet
Hardiness Zones
5 - 11
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Foliage Type
Semi-Evergreen
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