Pink Knock Out®

KNOCK OUT®

RADtkopink – William J. Radler

Vibrant, warm-toned medium pink with an even tone. - bedding floribunda rose - very faint, subtly scented rose - rosy character

– Bushy, compact habit for neat, tidy beds.
– Vibrant mid-pink blooms with good colour retention.
– Flowers in generous, reliable flushes all season.
– Very good heat and drought tolerance once established.
– Excellent resistance to black spot, mildew and rust.
– Special feature: Low-maintenance rose needing only minimal pruning and feeding.

Standard finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,87 £

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Pink Knock Out® – pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting

Reliable own-root propagation of Pink Knock Out® provides a compact, bushy shrub with dense foliage, ideal for efficient 2–3 L container production and scalable bed-rose programmes. The cultivar’s very good heat and drought tolerance, together with H7 frost hardiness, supports dependable nursery output for UK regions where winters and wind can be challenging. Consistently resistant foliage and good self-cleaning reduce grooming and chemical inputs, while repeat flowering ensures strong visual value in standard finished-product lines for retail and reseller channels. Own-root material gives a predictable development arc, with roots consolidating in year one, structural shoots in year two and full ornamental expression in year three, enabling you to plan capacity and release windows with confidence across thematic and collection projects.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
High-throughput 2–3 L container production for retail chains	Compact, bushy architecture and the bush-trained release form align closely with standard container production and the recommended 2–3 L target pot, supporting dense bench spacing and uniform crop timing. Its positioning as a standard finished product with reliable garden performance makes planning retail roll-outs straightforward for programmes focused on broad consumer appeal and rapid stock turnover, especially where winters and wind can be challenging for supply continuity. Retail / reseller
Low-maintenance bed and edging lines	The cultivar’s low maintenance requirement, with minimal pruning and feeding, reduces crop-handling time from propagation beds through to finished 2–3 L units. In flower-bed and edging concepts, this underpins the value promise of reliable garden performance while allowing nurseries to service volume orders with lean labour inputs, keeping production predictable across large retail and reseller assortments. Retail / reseller
Mass bedding colour for public-realm and park schemes	Vigorous, bushy growth to 100–140 cm with dense foliage allows quick surface coverage in shrub groups and park plantings, giving landscape contractors a robust, easy-to-specify bedding floribunda option. Producing own-root plants in the recommended standard container route gives public-realm suppliers a durable base for high-visibility schemes where reliable garden performance and straightforward maintenance are central tender criteria. Public-realm suppliers
Heat- and drought-exposed urban and southern sites	Very good tolerance of heat and, once established, drought makes this cultivar suitable for container or ground production aimed at urban, paved, or southern UK sites where irrigation may be limited. Using pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root cuttings into 2–3 L finished stock supports landscape and retail offers that emphasise reliable garden performance under climatic stress, reducing replacement rates for professional project managers. Landscape contractors
Reduced-input disease-resilient assortments	Documented resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust supports low-chemical, low-intervention production from nursery propagation beds through to finished container stock. This resilience underpins assortments positioned on reliable garden performance, giving growers and wholesale partners confidence in consistent foliage quality and simplifying crop protection strategies in integrated nursery networks. Nursery / wholesale
Self-cleaning colour carpets for bedding programmes	Good self-cleaning, with most spent blooms shedding naturally, keeps plants visually tidy in the sales phase and reduces deadheading demands in propagation and finishing areas. When used in flower-bed and clipped-hedge lines in 2–3 L pots, this feature supports the standard finished-product positioning by sustaining presentable plants for longer bench life, easing stock rotation pressure for resellers. Retail / reseller
Season-long pink impact in collection and show beds	Abundant repeat flowering, with a strong second flush, ensures reliable colour continuity for thematic rose gardens and show collections, especially where consistent display is required over an extended season. Integrating this behaviour into standard container production allows nurseries to supply finished stock that quickly re-flowers after planting, reinforcing the reliable garden performance message in curated ranges and public displays. Thematic gardens
Colour-stable pink ranges for branding and ranges	The vibrant, warm-toned medium pink that fades evenly to pastel with good colour retention supports branding-sensitive programmes and coordinated bed-rose ranges. Producing own-root 2–3 L stock from pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material helps nurseries maintain homogeneous colour blocks and predictable presentation in standard finished products, strengthening perceived reliability in multi-site retailer assortments. Retail / reseller

Finished-product ideas

2–3 L Retail Bed Rose Line – Compact, bushy plants in standard 2–3 L containers, emphasising low maintenance and disease resistance as a reliable garden performance bed rose line – Retail / reseller
Park and Shrub Group Modules – Batch-produced shrub groups from own-root 2–3 L stock, leveraging heat/drought tolerance and vigorous habit for municipal and park bedding schemes – Public-realm suppliers
Low-Input Landscape Hedge Units – Clipped hedge starters in 3 L pots using self-cleaning, disease-resistant plants to minimise aftercare for commercial and institutional landscapes – Landscape contractors
Thematic Pink Collection Feature – Branded pink floribunda element within collection benches, using repeat flowering and stable colour to anchor thematic or show-garden assortments – Thematic gardens
Premium Durable Bed-Rose Range – Own-root, robust 2–3 L units marketed on frost hardiness and long-term stand stability as a premium dependable choice within wider bed-rose programmes – Nursery / wholesale

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Floribunda/shrub cultivar RADtkopink, traded as Pink Knock Out®, Pink Double Knock Out® and related KNOCK OUT® names; registered 2008 under US Plant Patent PP18 507.
Origin and breeding	Natural sport of ‘Double Knock Out®’, bred in the United States in 2005 by William J. Radler and introduced after 2008 by The Conard-Pyle Company / Star Roses.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Bushy, compact shrub reaching 100–140 cm in height and spread, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage (RHS 137A) and moderate prickles, suited to bed, edging and hedge roles.
Flower morphology	Semi-double, medium-sized blooms (approx. 1.5–2.75 in) with 13–25 petals, cup to flat-opening form, produced in clusters and repeating well with an abundant second flowering cycle.
Colour data and phenology	Vibrant warm medium pink (ARS MP; RHS 55C outer, 55B inner), buds deep pink, opening to mid-pink then fading to pastel with slightly creamy inner petals while retaining good overall colour stability.
Fragrance and aroma	Very faint rosy fragrance with a subtle character; semi-double flowers partially cover the stamens, making the cultivar only partially attractive to pollinating insects in mixed plantings.
Hip characteristics	Hip set expected to be limited because of double flowers; where present, small spherical red hips of approximately 8–11 mm diameter contribute modestly to late-season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with H7 hardiness (approx. –26 to –23 °C, USDA 5b, Swedish Zon 4), supporting robust outdoor production and landscape use in cold regions.
Horticultural recommendations	Suited to flower beds, edging, clipped hedges, shrub groups and parks; low maintenance with minimal pruning and feeding; recommended as bush-trained compact plants in standard 2–3 L containers.

Pink Knock Out® as pharmaROSA® NEONATAL own-root material combines bushy, low-input performance with proven disease and climate resilience, giving long-lived, predictable stands; we invite you to discuss scheduling and volumes to match your programmes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: PINK KNOCK OUT® – pink bedding floribunda rose - Radler

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:29.10.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [1061] 20-937 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The term "Knock Out" refers to exceptionally vigorous health, "Double" to a fully double flower form, and "Pink" to the pink flower colour.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: RADtkopink

Original Trade Name: Pink Double Knock Out®

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Pink Knock Out® KNOCK OUT® RADtkopink

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Pink Double Knock Out®

Rose Group: Floribunda, Shrub

Commercial Type: bedding floribunda rose

Commercial Group: Bed rose

Exhibition Category: shrub rose

Collection: KNOCK OUT®

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Conard-Pyle (USA); Star Roses (USA)

Introduction Year: after 2008

Registration Year: 2008 (US Plant Patent PP18 507)

Breeder: William J. Radler

Breeding Company / Institution: The Conard -Pyle Company; Star Roses

Breeding Year: United States, 2005

Parentage: natural sport of ‘Double Knock Out®’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm)

Spread: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm)

Growth Habit: bushy

Foliage: The variety has dense foliage; the leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a dark green shade (RHS 137A).

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: Most spent blooms fall off naturally.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: Good self-cleaning

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 13-25

Flower Fullness: semi-double

Flower Shape: cup, flat-opening

Flower Size: M (1,5-2,75 in)

Inflorescence Type: cluster-flowered

Colour Code: ARS code: MP RHS code: 55C (outer), 55B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Repeats well; its second flowering is also abundant.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: pink

Flower Colour Description: Vibrant, warm-toned medium pink with an even tone.

Closed Bud: Deep, darker pink covering petals.

Newly Opened Flower: Mid-pink petals with a clean, glossy surface.

Full Bloom: Pure mid-pink, slightly paler towards the edges.

Before Fading: Fades to pastel pink, with the central petals remaining slightly creamy pink.

Colour Fading Description: During opening the mid-pink gradually fades to a pastel pink; in the final stage the central petals have a slight creamy tint.

Colour Retention Level: good

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: very faint, subtly scented rose

Fragrance Character: rosy character

Pollinator Attraction: Its semi-double flower form reduces its attractiveness to pollinators, since the partly filled petals limit access to the stamens and therefore to nectar and pollen.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its semi-double flowers partially cover the stamens, making it less attractive to pollinators and therefore only partially pollinator friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 8-11 mm

Hip Shape: spherical

Hip Colour: red

Hip Comment: Hip set is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; spherical red hips 8–11 mm in diameter.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -26–-23 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 4

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: Tolerates heat well; once established it has good drought tolerance.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: very good

Disease Resistance: resistant

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Standard container

Recommended target pot: 2–3 L

Release form: Bush-trained, compact plant

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement low; minimal pruning and feeding required.

Primary Uses: flower bed, edging, clipped hedge, shrub group, park

Comments

Positioning: Standard finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Reliable garden performance

PINK KNOCK OUT® – pink bedding floribunda rose - Radler

Vibrant, warm-toned medium pink with an even tone. - bedding floribunda rose - very faint, subtly scented rose - rosy character

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PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)