Botanical Name: Petunia × hybrida ‘Bee’s Knees’ Common Name: Petunia Hardiness Zone: Grown as an Annual in All Climates Size: 10–14" Tall × 18–24" Spread Growth Habit: Mounding to Lightly Trailing Habit Sunlight: Full Sun Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil Water Needs: Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established Bloom Season: Late Spring through Frost Fertilizer: Regular Feeding for Best Performance Features: Bright Golden-Yellow Blooms, Early Flowering, Heavy Bloom Count, Excellent Heat Performance Uses: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Window Boxes, Borders, Mass Plantings

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More About Petunia ‘Bee’s Knees’

Petunia ‘Bee’s Knees’ is celebrated for its vibrant, true golden-yellow flowers, a color that has historically been difficult to achieve in petunias. Unlike older yellow varieties that faded to cream, ‘Bee’s Knees’ delivers rich, saturated yellow blooms that hold their color well through heat and bright sun.

This variety is also known for its early flowering and exceptional bloom density, quickly covering the plant in color and maintaining heavy flower production throughout the growing season. The habit is full and spreading, making it equally effective in containers and landscape beds.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Bee’s Knees’ has been a reliable standout from early spring onward, blooming earlier than many petunias and continuing strongly through summer heat. It maintains a balanced shape, rebounds well after stress, and performs best with consistent feeding.

We especially appreciate its color impact. The bold yellow brightens mixed containers, pairs beautifully with purples, blues, whites, and dark foliage, and adds instant energy to garden designs.

Petunia ‘Bee’s Knees’ vs. Other Petunias

Compared to standard yellow petunias, ‘Bee’s Knees’ offers far superior color saturation and heat stability.

When compared to spreading petunias, it provides a more controlled habit with equally strong flower power. For gardeners seeking a true yellow petunia with early bloom, season-long color, and dependable performance, Petunia ‘Bee’s Knees’ truly lives up to its name.