About Miss Manners™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘WEKmereadoit’ PP# 36,132 Miss Manners™

Polished, poised, and perfectly pink, Miss Manners™ is a Grandiflora rose that brings a refined beauty to the garden. Bred by Christian Bédard for Weeks Roses, this elegant variety features classic, pointed buds that open into beautifully cupped blooms in a soft yet vibrant shade of clear medium pink.

What sets Miss Manners™ apart is her impeccable garden behavior — upright, tidy, and healthy with excellent disease resistance. The long, strong stems make her an ideal candidate for cutting, while the consistently repeat-blooming habit ensures she remains in the spotlight all season long. Whether planted in formal beds or cottage-style borders, she adds a note of classic charm and sophistication.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Grandiflora
🧬 Breeder: Christian Bédard (United States)
🏢 Introduced By: Weeks Roses
🎨 Color: Clear medium pink
🌸 Petal Count: 40-60 petals
💠 Bloom Form: Cupped and elegant
📏 Bloom Size: Medium (~3.5" - 4.5")
🔁 Flowering: Repeats in flushes from late spring through frost
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent — long stems and refined form
🧴 Fragrance: Mild, fruity and spicy

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright and tidy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union)
📐 Spacing: ~3′
↕️ Height: ~4–5′
↔️ Width: ~2.5–3′

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded
💪 Disease Resistance: Excellent — highly resistant to rust, powdery mildew, downy mildew and very good resistance to black spot
🌞 Heat & Cool Adaptation: Performs well in both warm and cool regions
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
Midwest • Southwest • West Coast • Intermountain West • Northeast • Pacific Northwest • Mid Atlantic • Southeast