Rosa Blushing Knockout® is a popular deciduous shrub rose known for its soft pink, single blooms and excellent disease resistance. This compact, low-maintenance rose blooms profusely from spring until frost, making it a reliable choice for continuous garden color. Growing 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, Blushing Knockout has a rounded form and glossy green foliage that adds to its appeal.

Though widely admired for its ease of care and beauty, Blushing Knockout Rose is not a native species and provides limited ecological benefits compared to native plants.

Why Choose Rosa Blushing Knockout®?

• Soft pink blooms from spring until frost
• Disease-resistant and drought-tolerant
• Compact habit ideal for borders, mass plantings, and foundation gardens

Cultivating Tips

• Plant in full sun with well-drained soil for optimal flowering
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering
• Prune in early spring to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth

Design Ideas for Your Garden

• Mass plantings for continuous color in borders and landscapes
• Foundation planting for low-maintenance color and texture
• Pair with native perennials and grasses to support biodiversity

Ecological Benefits

• Attracts some pollinators but provides limited habitat support
• Non-native species offering minimal ecological benefit for local wildlife
• Native alternatives provide greater ecological support for pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects

Since Rosa Blushing Knockout® is not a native species, here are three native alternatives available at Bumbee’s that provide ecological benefits:

• Clethra alnifolia – Summersweet: Fragrant white flowers support pollinators and thrive in moist or shaded locations
• Monarda didyma – Scarlet Beebalm: Bold red flowers attract hummingbirds and bees; ideal for pollinator gardens
• Liatris spicata – Blazing Star: Tall spikes of purple flowers provide nectar for butterflies and pollinators