I planted red knockout roses, so why are they blooming pink? Live in Lake Charles, La. (70605), one hour away from the Gulf of Mexico. My neighborhood is 20 years old and once was rice fields.
It could be that the roses are lacking in some nutrient that is causing the change in color. Having the soils tested is the only wall to really know. If the roses were older it could be that they created what is called sport rosebushes, which is how pink knockout came to be.
Can Knockout roses be planted in a large flower pot or do they need to be in the ground? I have a spot near my front door that needs a pot.
They can do okay if just one is planted in a big pot with drainage holes in the bottom. I mean a good sized pot too! 20 to 24 inch diameter pot and 24 or more inches of depth/height to it. Not allowing proper drainage will cause root rot and kill the bush eventually. They do far better in the ground though in my experience.
Aphids have decimated my knockout rose bush leaves. What should I do?
Here is an article that will help you that deals specifically with aphids on rose bushes:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/aphids-on-roses.htm
I live in western SC. I have many knockout roses that are a year old. In mid March I cut them back, but after seeing the regrowth realized I didn't cut them back enough due to where I placed them. Listening to my husband, I decided to cut them back again and this time about 12" off the ground. These roses I cut were healthy and very showy. I'm afraid I cut too much and too late in the season. What should I look out for if they start to die? Will they grow back with blooms this season? I'm depressed because they were so pretty. (I won't listen to my husband next time) Sincerely, Michelle
Don't be too upset. This has happened so many times I cannot count them all on my fingers and toes! The rosebushes should be just fine. It will take them a bit to get the new growth and setting of buds going but they should give you some nice bloom smiles yet again this season. I recommend mixing some root stimulator of choice and a product called Super Thrive in a big watering can and water each of the rosebushes with that mix. About a gallon to each rosebush. This will help get the growth and setting up buds going more quickly and also relieve any shock they may be dealing with. About a week after giving them this mix, give them some good organic rose food too and water them well.
Is it too late to transplant knockout rose bushes on Long Island and, if so, when is a good time to transplant? Our knockout roses are being overtaken by Leland cypress and need to be moved.
It is late to do the transplanting now and could stunt their growth and could kill them. Typically the time to move/transplant rosebushes is either early Spring before they start to leaf out or very late fall once they have slowed down and gone at least somewhat dormant. I like to water the transplanted rosebushes with some water that has a product called Super Thrive in it. If it is an early Spring move, I also add some root stimulator in the water as well.
Are Knockout roses deer resistant?
Unfortunately - no. Deer love roses. Here is a link to an article on deer resistant plants, so you may choose another option:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-plants.htm
My knockout rose bushes are not blooming and the leaves are green; however, some are turning red (leaves). The plants have only been in the ground for approx. 2 months. Prior to planting they had a lot of blooms. What can I do to them?
The best thing you can do is wait and keep them watered. They are working to get their root systems well established to support the new growth and more nice blooms. It is common to have a lull period after transplanting the blooming rosebushes into your rose beds. The transplanting does shock them a bit. The new redish to maroon growth is typically a good sign in that from that growth will come the new buds and blooms. To help the root systems get growing well and help the rosebushes get over any shock or stresses, mix some root stimulator and a product called Super Thrive into the same water and give the rosebushes a gallon of that that mix three times at about 5 days apart. Follow the label as to how much to use for the amount of water in your can. It is okay to mix both of them in the same water. That should help get them going well.