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Selecting a suitable site is critical to a gardenia's continued health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHardiness Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Choosing plants that are hardy in the growing zone where you live is an important consideration for establishing a garden with plants that can survive winter temperatures. Frost Proof Gardenia grows as a perennial in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 through 11. It is marginally hardy in some areas of zone 6, which means it may grows as a perennial in protected garden spots or regions with warmer micro-climates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSun or Shade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In most gardens, the best spot to plant Frost Proof Gardenia is where it receives full sun in the morning '– 4 to 6 hours '– and filtered or partial sun in the afternoon. 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This will add depth to the design and you'll enjoy many more colorful flowers than if you use a single pot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOne of the few Drought-Tolerant Roses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Although drought-tolerant does not mean drought-loving, Double Knock Outs can withstand short periods of drought without suffering. However, like most plants, we recommend watering them during a drought if you can.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHeat-Tolerant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Although Double Knock Out Roses are cold-hardy to Zone 5, they show remarkable tolerance to the heat in warmer zones. During the hot summers, most roses experience a lag in blooming... but Double Knock Outs are unfazed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you live in the humid South, you know how challenging it is to grow healthy roses in that climate. 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(If you're planting your shrubs in containers, this places their roots above ground level where they will not be insulated by the surrounding soil, so they'll overwinter in their pots to Zone 6.) A full-sun location (at least 6, but preferably 8 hours of sun each day) promotes fuller foliage growth and more flowers. Double Knock Out Roses aren't too fussy about the type of soil they grow in, but they do need a well-draining site. If the roots sit in soggy soil, they may rot. Before excavating planting holes, have a locate service mark the ground above any underground utility lines so you don't sever them when you dig.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePreparing the Site\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Loosen the soil on-site by digging or tilling to a depth of 6 inches. Spread an organic amendment...we recommend the \u003cb\u003e Brighter Blooms Organic Planting Mix\u003c\/b\u003e, in a 2-inch layer over the entire planting area and work it into the loosened soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePlanting Hole Depth and Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dig a planting hole wider than it is deep, using the root ball of your Double Knock Out Roses as a guide. The hole should be only as deep as the root ball but several times as wide. Gently remove your plant from its container and place it in the planting hole, checking its depth to make sure it won't be planted deeper in the ground than it was in its container. Backfill the hole with the soil you removed when digging without adding potting mix, fertilizer or any soil amendments to the planting hole. Instead, give your roses a head start by adding an organic bio-stimulant, like the \u003cb\u003eBrighter Blooms Root Rocket\u003c\/b\u003e. Add one per plant. \u003ci\u003eVery lightly \u003c\/i\u003efirm the soil around the shrub.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMulching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Add 2 to 3 inches of mulch, such as chopped leaves, pine needles, shredded pine bark, hardwood chips or nuggets around your plants to the width of the hole you dug. This will help conserve moisture and keep the weeds at a minimum. Pull the mulch away from the base of your shrub.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Give your newly planted Double Knock Out Rose bush a deep, thorough soaking. Infrequent, deep watering is better than frequent, shallow sprinklings. Always water at the base of the plant to keep its leaves dry. In the absence of sufficient rainfall (1 inch per week), hand-watering at the base of each plant or drip irrigation, such as soaker hoses, is optimal for Double Knock Out Roses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSpacing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Roses are healthier when there's good air circulation around each plant. Space plants 4 feet away from other plants, walls, and fences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eContainer Plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fill pots with a commercial soilless potting mix instead of garden soil. Container roses will dry out more quickly than in-ground plants. Water potted plants until the water flows freely from the drainage hole, and then water again (if there's no rain) when the soil begins to dry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We recommend using organic fertilizers when your roses are young. 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As the buds begin to break their dormancy, usually in February or March, they'll start to swell before the new growth appears. When you notice this, it's the perfect time to do any pruning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhere to Prune\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Find a bud that faces outward a small red sprout and makes a 45-degree cut one-half inch above the bud, with your cut slanting outward in the same direction and angle as the bud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHow to Prune\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e • Remove any branches that cross other branches, or grow inward towards the center\u003cbr\u003e • Remove one-third of the older canes each year.\u003cbr\u003e • If you want to reduce the height of your shrubs, prune all the canes to 24 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSpraying\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Because of Double Knock Out Rose's pest- and disease-resistance, you may never have to spray your plants. 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