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Rose 'Homerun'
Rosa
Category: Everblooming shrub rose
 
Height:
  4-5'
Width:
  4-5'
Exposure:
  Full Sun or Afternoon Shade
Bloom Color:
  True Red
Bloom Period:
  Spring to frost!
Water:
  Low once established
Foliage:
  Handsome, dark green
Zone:
  4 -10
 

This flame-red offspring of the famous Knock Out kicks the competition up a notch when it comes to disease resistance. Home Run has a phenomenal fortitude against the dreaded black spot (like its father). But, unlike Dad, it is also completely resistant to powdery mildew & has a much higher level of tolerance to downy as well. Rounded, bushy, fast-to-flower and nearly always in color (10 months), it hits a grand slam in the landscape & scores lots of points in a pot, too.

 

 

 

Planting and Care

Hardy in Zones 4 -10

Choose a spot in five hours or more of sun. Morning sun is a must. Well-drained soil is a must.

Enhance garden soil with compost, such as Claycutter, Mushroom Compost or Composted Cow Manure.

After planting, water regularly or as needed until established, but be careful not to over-water as roses do not like wet feet. Once established, Homerun Rose will rarely require water, even during prolonged periods of drought.

For best bloom production, fertilize every 6 weeks during the warm season with a good rose or flower food, or Milorganite.

Homerun Rose does not require pruning during the growing season, however removing spent flowers or light pruning is okay. Prune back to 18" above ground once a year in February.

 
Companion Plants for Home Run Rose
Annual Bedding Plants - Shrubs - Other low maintenance shrub roses. Also, Barberries, Ornamental Grasses, Spireas, Loropetalums, Abelias, Junipers.
 
Annual Grasses - Maiden Grass, Pampas Grass, Muhly Grass and other hardy ornamental grasses.
 
Perennials - Lantanas, Daylilies, Sedums, and other sun-loving perennials.
 
Shrubs - Barberries, Spireas, Loropetalums, and other colorful shrubs for sun.
 
Underplant Homerun Rose with Blue Star Creeper, Verbena, Iceplant, Sedums, or other mat-forming perennial groundcovers.
 
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