Sunny Knockout
Rosa 'Sunny Knockout'
A brilliant yellow member of the famous Knockout rose family that brings continuous bright color with virtually no maintenance required. This compact shrub rose blooms from spring until frost with cheerful yellow flowers that resist fading, making it perfect for beginning gardeners or anyone wanting reliable performance. Sunny Knockout combines the legendary disease resistance of the Knockout series with sunny disposition that brightens any landscape.
Harvest
60-70d
Days to harvest
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
Planting Timeline
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Sunny Knockout · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, moths, and deer while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigolds
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds
Catmint
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Alliums
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew
Clematis
Provides vertical interest and shares similar soil and water requirements
Salvia
Attracts beneficial insects and provides complementary purple blooms
Geraniums
Natural pest deterrent and provides continuous color throughout growing season
Hostas
Provides contrasting foliage texture and thrives in partial shade created by roses
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and causes wilting
Large Trees
Competes for nutrients and water while creating excessive shade
Brassicas
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt rose growth
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Excellent resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust
Common Pests
Japanese beetles, aphids (minimal issues)
Diseases
Highly disease resistant, occasional rust in humid conditions