Shrub Rose 'Blushing Knockout': The Pink Knockout Sensation

Building on the revolutionary success of the original 'Knock Out' rose, 'Blushing Knockout' (PP14700, aka RADyod) arrived in 2003 from hybridizer Bell. It inherits all the game-changing traits of its parent—exceptional disease resistance, continuous bloom from spring to frost, self-cleaning habit, and remarkable cold hardiness—while offering a softer, shell-pink coloration that broadens the design palette.

The flowers are single to semi-double, 3 to 3.5 inches across, borne in large clusters that cover the bush continuously. They open a clear medium pink, aging to a soft blush, creating a lovely two-tone effect. Fragrance is light but pleasant. The foliage is the signature deep green, glossy, and virtually immune to black spot and powdery mildew. The plant forms a rounded, bushy mound 3 to 4 feet tall and wide.

'Blushing Knockout' thrives in USDA zones 4 through 9 with minimal care: no spraying, little pruning, and moderate watering once established. It's ideal for mass plantings, foundation beds, mixed borders, or even large containers. For gardeners who want the bulletproof performance of the Knockout series in a romantic pink hue, 'Blushing Knockout' delivers exactly that.