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Why Knock Out Roses Stop Blooming in Summer

New Growth Drives Flower Production

Knock Out roses bloom on the tips of canes that are 12–16 inches long. If you didn’t fertilize regularly after spring, the plant stopped making new canes, so no new buds formed. Consistent feeding (every 4–6 weeks) keeps the cycle going until frost.

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