How to care for a Petite Knock Out Rose®

How To Care for a Petite Knock Out Rose®

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright direct sun for 6-8 hours per day, so choose a sunny spot in your home or outside. Outdoors, this plant does best in temperatures consistently above 60 degrees Fahrenheit in zones 5-10. Flowers will last indoors for 2-3 weeks. When flowers begin to fade or plants start to look sad, you can take your plant outside and keep in the container or plant into the ground, as long as temps are warm enough. If it?s too cold outside, you can wait it out for warmer temps indoors by keeping your rose bush in a sunny spot and watering regularly.

Watering requirements

Water every 2-3 days or as needed. Allow potting mix to dry out at least two inches down in between watering sessions.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant.

Fun Fact

With bright light and warm temps, this plant can bloom spring through summer. When the blooming cycle ends in fall, the plant will go dormant. Water throughout winter months to keep plant alive. Light pruning might be needed in early spring. Then, this rose will grow new leaves and new flowers for you to enjoy once again.

Plant Origin

Hybrid

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Petite Knock Out Rose®:
  • Crispy leaves with dry soil:

Too much direct light or not enough water

  • Yellowing leaves with wet soil:

Overwatered