How to prune pink knock out rose

Late winter to early spring, once new red growth is visible on canes. Reduce all canes to 12–18 inches (taller in Zones 8+). Cut at 45 degrees above an outward-facing bud. Clear out dead and crossing wood before making the overall reduction cuts.

Once a year. Pink Knock Out behaves identically to the other Knock Out varieties and needs the same simple annual pruning. Blooming on new wood, a hard cut-back in late winter energizes the plant for a full season of repeat flowers. No deadheading is necessary during the season as petals fall cleanly, though you can trim for tidiness.

Reduce all canes to 12–18 inches (taller in Zones 8+). Cut at 45 degrees above an outward-facing bud. Clear out dead and crossing wood before making the overall reduction cuts.