A Zone 5 (SE Wisconsin) gardener wants 10–12 roses for front-yard color and maximum blooms. Confused between Knock Out and Nearly Wild.
| Trait | Knock Out | Nearly Wild |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | Double, cherry red (also pink, yellow) | Single, soft pink |
| Size | 3–4 ft tall/wide | 3 ft tall/wide |
| Hardiness | Excellent (Zone 4–5) | Very hardy (Zone 4) |
| Bloom Quantity | Massive, continuous | Profuse, continuous |
| Disease Resistance | Exceptional | Excellent |
Knock Out is the safer bet for Zone 5 winters. It's the hardiest landscape rose on the market. Nearly Wild is also very hardy and beautiful—consider planting a few of each to compare performance in your specific microclimate.
For maximum color impact: Knock Out's double flowers show more color mass per plant.
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