We have a large variety of antique roses on our property and unlike hybrid roses you buy at the florist, these roses haven’t been bred to death to look a certain way with no hint of pollen or scent.
We followed this bee first trying to force its way into an unopened bud of Rosette Delizy.
After an unsuccessful attempt on the Rosette Delizy, she decided that the Perle D’Or was more accessible.
Urban Beekeeping in Austin, Texas 