Never woulda thought of that! in Knock Out Roses Look Fabulous in Pots

By LarryR
May 30, 2012

In the past several years, the Knock Out series of roses has enjoyed great popularity among gardeners. These roses grow well under all kinds of garden conditions, but did you know that they do well in pots too?

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clintbrown

Jun 4, 2012 12:43 PM CST

Name: Clint Brown
Medina, TN (Zone 7b)

Thank you. I think I want a Knock Out Don Juan and Knock Out Austin Rose.

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LarryR

Jun 4, 2012 11:29 PM CST

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

I'll see what I can do, Clint!

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
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LarryR

Jun 5, 2012 12:19 AM CST

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

OK, after much searching, I found William Radler's address on a patent website. I had hoped to find his email address, but had no luck with that. I'll send him a letter, and we'll see if he responds.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

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KyWoods

Jun 5, 2012 12:00 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Renée
Northern KY

This is exciting!

| @KyWoods | Post #268050 (4)

clintbrown

Jun 5, 2012 12:08 PM CST

Name: Clint Brown
Medina, TN (Zone 7b)

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LarryR

Jun 18, 2012 2:20 PM CST

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

William Radler actually responded! Below is his letter. As you'll see, he does not commit to producing a more fragrant KnockOut. He cites his yellow KnockOut as being fragrant. Some people can detect a faint fragrance, but I can't at the moment. I was amazed at the number and types of roses he's developed, especially since his operation is so small. I'm surprised that some large rose hybridizer hasn't snapped him up.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

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vic

Jun 18, 2012 2:48 PM CST

Name: Vicki
North Carolina

My yellow knock out is very fragrant. Smells just like a "real" rose

Thanks for the follow-up Larry

NATIONAL GARDENING ASSOCIATION ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~

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woofie

Jun 18, 2012 3:01 PM CST

Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)

I don't know if it's the roses or the noses!

I have a David Austin "Janet" that everyone says is a fragrant variety. My definition of fragrant is that I can smell roses when I walk past them on a warm day.

If I totally bury my nose in Janet, I can detect a faint scent.

Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.

| @woofie | Post #274591 (8)

clintbrown

Jun 18, 2012 4:12 PM CST

Name: Clint Brown
Medina, TN (Zone 7b)

My yellow knockout smells nothing like a hybrid tea rose. Not even close.

| @clintbrown | Post #274620 (9)

Horseshoe

Jun 18, 2012 4:57 PM CST

Name: Horseshoe Griffin
Efland, NC (Zone 7a)
And in the end...a happy beginning!

Thanks for posting Radler's reply, Larry.

I've grown every Knock Out he has listed except the Rainbow. And have also grown the Carefree Sunshine as well.

"I'm surprised that some large rose hybridizer hasn't snapped him up."

Well, actually, Conard-Pyle seems to handle the patents on all of Radler's roses so in a way they have snatched him up. I used to be able to get rooted cuttings of the Knock Outs but a couple years ago C-Pyle quit letting "small businesses" like me purchase them, much preferring the mega-stores and garden centers (Home Depot/Lowes, etc). It sure is a disappointment to me and quite a few of my friends/customers.

Again, thanks for posting the follow-up to your William Radler letter.

Shoe

MoonDance Farm

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KyWoods

Jun 18, 2012 5:15 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Renée
Northern KY

How nice of him to respond! I wonder if it depends on the soil they're planted in...interesting mystery!
"I don't know if it's the roses or the noses!" Good one, woofie!

| @KyWoods | Post #274646 (11)

LarryR

Jun 18, 2012 10:04 PM CST

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

Thanks for your comments, y'all. I think to a great degree it's the noses. I just happen to be researching an article for our local paper on fragrance in flowers. I'll publish it on cubits as well when it's done. There seems to be a male/female thing when it comes to perceiving aromas.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

| @LarryR | Post #274762 (12)

KyWoods

Jun 19, 2012 9:31 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Renée
Northern KY

That sounds very interesting, and I'm looking forward to reading it!

| @KyWoods | Post #274900 (13)

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