Blushing Knock Out® Rose – Soft Color, Strong Performance
Blushing Knock Out® Rose delivers delicate, light pink blooms that start with vibrant color and gradually soften to a pastel blush. It flowers from spring to frost on a compact, rounded shrub that fits perfectly in modern landscapes or cottage-style gardens.
This tough variety is self-cleaning, drought-tolerant once established, and exceptionally disease-resistant—requiring little to no maintenance. It's ideal for mass plantings, borders, or mixed flower beds where consistent color is needed.
- Light pink blooms fade to soft blush
- Compact, bushy growth habit
- ️ Excellent resistance to black spot and mildew
- ☀️ Best in full sun
- Low water needs once established
Design Tip: Combine with purple salvia or blue catmint for a calm, romantic color palette that thrives in sunny borders.
Growing Zones: 5–11 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 3–4 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 3–4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Botanical Name: | Rosa 'Radyod' PP 14700 |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Type: | Shrub Rose |
| Flower Color: | Light Pink |
| Bloom Time: | Spring through Fall |
FAQ's
Does the color fade over time?
Yes, blooms open as vibrant pink and gently fade to a soft blush, giving multi-tonal interest.
Is it resistant to disease?
Very much so. Like all Knock Out® roses, it’s bred to resist common rose diseases such as black spot.
Do I need to deadhead it?
No, it’s self-cleaning. Spent blooms drop on their own, encouraging constant reblooming.
Can it be planted in partial sun?
It prefers full sun for best bloom production, but it can tolerate light shade with slightly reduced flowering.
