Petite Knock Out® Rose
Description
Petite Knock Out® brings everything that made the original Red Knock Out® rose famous — the brilliant fire engine red blooms, the season-long re-blooming habit, the fragrance, the disease resistance — in a compact package that fits almost anywhere. At just 18 inches tall and wide, it’s perfectly sized for containers, patio pots, front-of-border plantings, and mass plantings in front of larger foundation shrubs. Hardy in Zones 5–10 and easy to care for, it’s one of the most versatile roses you can plant.
All the Knock Out® Character, Half the Size
Petite Knock Out® doesn’t compromise on what matters. The blooms are the same vivid fire engine red as the original, and they re-bloom continuously from spring through frost — no deadheading required. The fragrance is just as pleasing as full-size roses, making it a sensory delight up close in a patio container or along a walkway. Like all Knock Out® roses, it’s remarkably disease resistant and easy to maintain, requiring far less intervention than traditional rose varieties.
Made for Small Spaces and Creative Planting
The compact 18-inch habit opens up planting possibilities that full-size roses can’t touch. Use Petite Knock Out® in containers and window boxes for season-long color on the patio or deck. Plant a row along a low border or pathway for a ribbon of continuous red blooms. Mass plant in front of taller shrubs or foundation plants for a layered landscape effect that looks professionally designed. It’s equally at home in cottage gardens, formal landscapes, and modern minimalist settings.
Why Gardeners Love Petite Knock Out®
- Continuous re-blooming — vivid red flowers from spring through frost, no deadheading needed
- Compact 18" habit — perfect for containers, borders, and small-space gardens
- Fragrant blooms — as pleasantly scented as full-size roses
- Outstanding disease resistance — low-maintenance like the entire Knock Out® family
- Widely adaptable — thrives across a broad range from Zones 5–10
- Versatile — containers, mass plantings, borders, cottage gardens, and more
May be covered by USPP #30,811 or other patents. This patented variety is sold under license from the patent owner. Meibenbino cultivar.
Survival Guaranteed!


Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue a one-time credit to your account equaling the original product purchase price or issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Red |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 10 |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 6.5 |
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Planting & Care
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