Home Run® vs. Knock Out®
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| Characteristics | Home Run® | Knock Out® |
| Plant Habit: | Medium height of 3 ½ to 4' | Medium tall can be up to 6' |
| Growth Habit: | Rounded, bushy & full | More upright |
| Foliage Color: | Deep rich green,red new growth | Medium grey-green, matte |
| Foliage Abundance: | Short internodes,very abundant | Average internodes, abundant |
| Black Spot Resistance: | Excellent | Same |
| Powdery Mildew Resistance: | Excellent | Susceptible |
| Downy Mildew Resistance: | Good | Same |
| Rust Resistance: | Good | Same |
| Flower Color: | Bright clear red | Deep magenta pink |
| Bud Form: | Very long, pointed & frilly | Same |
| Flower Form: | Single | Same |
| Flower Size: | Medium, about 3" diameter | Same |
| Fragrance: | Sweet juniper scented buds | Same |
| Hardiness: | Average | Same |
| Hybridizer: | Tom Carruth | Bill Radler |