Viewing post #981705 by MaryMills1

zuzu said:Unfortunately, I'm not sure that people want variety. You and I want variety, but most people just want something that will grow and bloom reliably, and now that there are several types of Knock Out roses in different colors, that's enough variety for them.

Well people need display and color in parks. They want form and perfume and color at home. I take care of 20 or so roses and knock outs need food and water just like any rose. People neglect them. They can harbor disease for that reason. They are dense shrubs.