Pruning your Knockout Roses

Do you see new shoots growing on the canes of your Knockout Rose Bush? 

This is a good sign that it is time to prune. 

1.  When should the Knockout be pruned?

• Early Spring

2.  How much should be pruned? 

• Your rose bush will typically  triple in size after pruning so cut it back one foot and it will be three feet when it is finished growing.

3.  How can I promote blooms?  

• Knockouts will bloom from Spring to first Frost about every 5-6 weeks. 
• There is no need to deadhead as they are self cleaning, but regular trimming will promote new growth  and produce a tidier look. 
• Use a balanced fertilizer or fertilizer formulated for roses.  Experts recommend to apply after the first wave of flowering.