How Far Apart Do You Plant Knock Out Roses?

Growing Rate

• Shrubs of knock out roses will naturally grow to 3 to 4 feet wide and 3 to 4 feet tall.

Plant Landscape

• Since knock out roses are hardy shrubs, they can be incorporated into any area working well as borders, in a hedge line, or planted individually to add color to a mixed garden, according to rose breeder Bill Radler.

Climate Factor

• Rose plants typically reach their maximum natural growth more consistently in warmer climates as opposed to colder climates so less space may be needed.

Disease Concerns

• Midwestgardentips.com notes that since shrub roses such and knock out roses are resistant to mildew and other diseases that plague hybrid tea roses and floribundas they can be planted close together without risking infection.

Walking Space

• If you want space to walk between your knock out rose shrubs, midwestgardentips.com recommends addition 24' inches to the natural spacing requirements.