Knockout roses are great additions to any garden. They are more resistant to pests and diseases and continue to provide blooms throughout the summer. This rose is planted in a corner bed between our front sidewalk and the driveway.

Gallery of Other Roses from Our Garden








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Never been a huge fan of roses-until i tried the Knockout-this thing is a blooming machine!