~ Rose of the Month ~
August 2010

Bees Knees

This month's rose is the miniature Bees Knees. It is a yellow blend miniature introduced in 1998 and rated 8.0 by the ARS. Blooms can vary from mostly yellow to pink-edged and will appear in flushes throughout the season. There is some tendency to blackspot but controlled with a regular spray program. Like all miniature roses, it requires winter protection in our zone 4. What is your experience with Bees Knees? Rate it in the poll below.