Knock Out / Drift Roses

Rosa hybrida

Family: RosaceaeZones: 5 - 9

Continuous Bloomer
Full Sun
Self-Cleaning

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

not applicable: not a food plant in PlotAndPetal

Hazard type

No poison information was found in the sources used. That is not a statement that the plant is safe., thorns can injure hands; UF/IFAS advises wearing gloves

Hazard route

Not yet checked.

How complete this information is

We have not researched the safety of this plant yet.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

Non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per ASPCA's Rose entry. The thorns are a mechanical/puncture hazard, not a toxicity risk: worth mentioning to a pet owner even though it isn't a poisoning concern.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: 5 - 9
Water needs: low
Mature size: Spread: 2-4 ft depending on cultivar. Height: 2-5 ft.
Where it comes from: Selective horticultural cultivars (not a wild species with a native range)

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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