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Knock Out Rose celebrates 25th year anniversary

While you might not think of roses as a beginner plant, the Knock Out Rose can prove you wrong. Beloved by many gardeners for its hardiness, this plant is decidedly one of the best roses to care for as a beginner (and one that's still appreciated by expert gardeners, too).

This year marks the Knock Out roses's 25th anniversary, and we're ready to celebrate. Whether you want to learn how to plant and care for the Knock Out Rose or just dig into why it's one of the very best roses ever bred, read on.

"The Knock Out rose has become an icon in gardens and landscapes across the country," says Bradd Yoder, President at Star Roses and Plants. "Its ability to thrive with minimal care has made it a favorite among casual gardeners and professionals alike. Celebrating 25 years of success is a testament to its timeless appeal and extraordinary genetics."

Unlike other rose varieties, the Knock Out rose is incredibly easy to care for—there's no need to fertilize them or deadhead them. They're also very cold hardy plants, so don't require a lot of prep to baby them through the winter like some other roses do. And they've got good resistance to common rose diseases like black spot and powdery mildew so you don't have to constantly treat them to have them look good. While not every Knock Out rose has a scent, there are two varieties that smell just as good as they look: Sunny Knock Out and White Knock Out, which were introduced in 2006 and 2018 respectively.

Read more at Better Homes and Gardens

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