You can prune Knock Out roses back quite severely when they are dormant in winter. In Eastern Tennessee, Zone 7, late February or early March would be a good time to prune. You can prune all the way back to several inches above the soil line or graft union. Keep in mind that most regrowth will come from within 6 to 12 inches below a pruning cut.

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