Knock-out Roses, Just in Time for Mother’s Day

I’ve planted pink Knock-out Roses in tall urns on my deck. I’ve been using hibiscus here for the past two summers, but the squirrels tip-toe onto the deck…yes, they tip-toe, they know they are doing a bad thing…and they completely strip off all the leaves on my hibiscus. After two summers in a row of that nonsense, it was time to try something new.

Knock out Rose Topiaries for the Deck

So, this year, it’s Knock-out Roses…and these babies have thorns! Haven’t seen any squirrels!  For BNOTP Facebook fans…yep, I had Mandevilla here a week or so ago, but I was missing the topiary/tree shape. So I transplanted the Mandevilla to a different location. You’ll be seeing those later in a future tablescape.

Oh, I should have put the cushions in the chairs before I took this pic. Imagine pretty, dark green cushions with little stripes in the chairs.

Knock out Rose Topiaries on Deck

I took “blue hour” pics this evening. This Monday, for Met Monday, I will share my new blue hour pics along with blue hour pics you’ve sent in. You guys have been having fun capturing the Blue Hour! If you aren’t sure what I’m talking about, click HERE to read last week’s MM post.

To see when the “blue hour” arrives in your area of the country/world, click HERE.

If you would like to share your Blue Hour pics with BNOTP visitors/fans, send them to me at betweennapsontheporchatgmail.com, tonight or tomorrow, and I’ll publish them in my Met Monday post, giving you credit, of course. You can even take some tomorrow night and send them tomorrow evening and I’ll include them in the MM post that will go up Sunday evening.

Have a blessed Mother’s Day! See you on Sunday evening for Met Monday!

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Comments

  1. Kathysue says

    Hi Susan, I love these rose trees. That bright pink is a favorite of mine when I purchase cut roses. It just works in my house and makes me smile. Thank you again for the sweetest comments on my porch. I had to laugh when I read about Big Lots. I can just see them hiring me to re-design all their furniture. You are a sweet,sweet lady, Hugs Kathysue

  2. I love your roses and I know you are going to enjoy them looking out onto the deck area from your kitchen! Just beautiful!

    Mary
    From Virginia

  3. Susan, Your pink rose trees are a perfect touch of color to the deck. I have always loved the rose trees and the topiary shape they offer.

    Nancy

  4. Chatty Crone says

    Love the 'pink' on your beautiful porch. Happy Mother's Day…

    sandie♥

  5. Annesphamily says

    Pretty pretty roses. I love this picture. Those orney squirrels are smart aren't they! I bet they leave those roses alone! Happy Mother's Day to you! Anne

  6. don't know a lot about roses…do you purchase the knock-out rose in a tree form, or do you prune the regular knock out rose to the desired shape?

  7. Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) says

    Hi Glenda,
    Ummm, well, normally I see Knock-out Roses in bush form. These came from The Home Depot and they came this way. Hopefully, I can sort of keep them in a tree/topiary shape. I hope to even winter them over…be nice if I could use them again next year. Will have to research how exactly to do that.

  8. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    Just gorgeous. I love tree roses, in fact I love all roses. These are such a beautiful color. They look fabulous on the deck. Hugs, Marty

  9. I can just see it with the cushions. Nice. I have been explaining the blue hour to my husband. I hope he gets it.

  10. I can just see it with the cushions. Nice. I have been explaining the blue hour to my husband. I hope he gets it.

  11. These look fantastic, Susan.
    I have Knock Outs but not shaped like these little trees. How do you do that??
    Happiest Mother's Day..
    xo bj

  12. Lauralee says

    Hi! Those are such pretty pictures.

  13. Cynthia@ITLLDO says

    beautiful roses and beautiful view!

  14. Happier Than a Pig in Mud says

    Very pretty, Happy Mother's Day!

  15. Tracy F. says

    Love the topiaries! Happy Mother's Day!

  16. Sailing Simply says

    Your knock out roses are beautiful! I have the shrub form doing beautifully right now too! Your porch is fantastic even without the cushions! Love it! Thanks for all the leads on the blue hour. Looking forward to capturing that!

  17. Those roses are just gorgeous!! I am new to your blog and just love it!! You have a new follower for sure! I was inspired to start my own blog from so many others like you!!

  18. Jacalyn @ rmebathproducts.com says

    Love your Roses! Your deck looks like a very inviting place!

    Happy PS,
    Jacalyn

  19. Tennis Girl says

    Susan,
    I love your pretty tree roses. I planted a weeping tree rose this spring. Can hardly wait to see the result!
    Robin

  20. Laura PARING DOWN says

    Gorgeous roses. I love knock outs – they'll live through just about anything.

    Cheers!
    Laura

  21. The Quintessential Magpie says

    Susan, that looks beautiful! I've enjoyed our knock-out roses, and right now, they are loving something because they are blooming in profusion. I don't spray them (allergic to spray), but they don't seem to mind. What mine did seem to mind (and I had to replace them) was too much rain and hot weather. We have that in abundance. 😉

    Sending you big hugs and hoping I might get to meet you at the GA blogger's lunch in June. I got an invitation to join y'all and become an honorary peach (my GA ancestors would be smiling), so I'm hoping it will be possible. I love my Georgia friends!

    Happy PS…

    XO,

    Sheila 🙂

  22. Susan, you'll love the knockout roses. I've had great luck with them and just added more to our landscape. Love the idea of the knockout as a standard. I've not seen any of those here, but will look for some. I could use some of those on our porch. 🙂

    The squirrels totally destroyed our outdoor cushions this winter. They literally dug holes in them. So we are waiting on new cushions to arrive. If they hurry and get them to use it's going to be too hot to use them. LOL

    Enjoy the weekend!

  23. Aprons Gone Wild says

    Susan…you are amazing. I learn so much from you! Today's post led me to the 'blue hour' post where I learned something fascinating! I can't wait to try it out tonight. You are so good to share all of your knowledge with us.
    Thank you.
    Joanne

  24. Those rose trees are beautiful! I hope your squirrels aren't climbers. We have squirrels that eat my Joseph's Coat rose that climbs on our fence. Also…..I truly enjoyed the post about the "blue hour"….can't wait to try to see if I can capture that! Toni

  25. Tammy@InStitches says

    I've been seeing knockout roses everywhere, they are so pretty. I'm going to try to get some blue hour pics tonight !

  26. Debbie@Debbie-Dabble says

    I just love these!! I wonder how they would do in the Northeastern region!! I would love to have these on my patio!!
    HPS!
    Debbie

  27. SPLENDEROSA says

    Beautiful roses on a beautiful porch. Happy Mother's Day, Susan

  28. YourTeaLife says

    Love those roses! My Knock Out Roses aren't blooming yet-only tightly closed buds so far. I enjoyed looking at yours!

  29. Beverly says

    Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Mother's Day, Susan.

    Your knockout roses look great. I am going to be showing yours to my husband because he has been talking about tree roses all morning.

  30. Kathleen says

    It looks so pretty, Susan! You have so many outdoor spaces!
    My tree rose died…:( I saw them yesterday but they were 50 dollars!!
    I am looking for New Dawn rose..let me know if you see it somewhere!

  31. Cottage Rose says

    Hi Susan…. OH how gorgeous they are,,, love the deep pink color,,, Happy Pink Saturday

    Happy Mother's Day

    Hugs;
    Alaura

  32. Hello sweet Susan – oh how pretty those roses are! I can't believe how vibrant the color is. I love the view of them out of your window! Fabulous.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

  33. Kdottie Designs says

    Love your tree roses. I used to put hibiscus on my deck too but had the same problem with the darn squirrels. Funny that you mentioned your mandevilla – that's what my post is about today. Happy PS and Mother's Day!

  34. Lavender Cottage says

    Hi Susan
    Your standard rose bushes look great in the containers. The squirrels might not be so bold now.
    Happy Mother's Day.

  35. tales from an oc cottage says

    Oh…I am intrigued…I have to see if this "blue" you speak of, can be seen through the smog! ;}

    m ^..^

  36. Shirley says

    Well, the knock-out roses look very good as topiaries. I can just see that table is looking for a tablescape!!

  37. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    I love the tall rose trees in the pots. So pretty!!! Happy Mother's Day! Love & blessings from NC!

  38. Lana K. W. Austin says

    Those roses are so vivid!!!!! And I love all the info on the blue light hour….I'm not going to make any Kmart jokes here…..

    I haven't done a link with you in a while but am still stopping by to see everyone and I'm always so glad I do!

    Blessings,
    Lana

  39. Hi,
    I am new to your blog and have really enjoyed stopping by to see what you've been up to. I'm a Georgia girl too!(Athens) Your roses look amazing on your porch! Thanks for sharing all your amazing photos!
    Donna

  40. Susie Jefferson says

    How I love roses – lovely pix, thanks for sharing!

    Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Mother's Day (sorry to be late – Himself whisked off for a day out yesterday, which ended up with dinner, so I'm doing my visiting today).

  41. Loved your pretty flowers..and in the post above, Congratulations to your son and his sweet girl. I hope they share many happy years together. Happy Pinks and Happy Mothers Day..

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