Hybrid Tea Rose "Lesotho Prince" Rose Bush 4Liter

Rose Lesotho Prince Bush

Botanical Name: Rosa cv. (Hybrid Tea Rose) – commonly sold as Lesotho Prince
Common Names: Lesotho Prince Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose

📌 Product Description

The Lesotho Prince rose is a classic hybrid tea rose prized for its striking, luminous orange‑vermillion blooms with a creamy reverse. Its high‑centred, elegant flowers sit atop long, straight stems — making it both a stunning garden feature and ideal as a cut flower. The bush has an upright growth habit, producing blooms consistently throughout the growing season.

This variety combines ornamental beauty with versatility: excellent for borders, mixed flower beds, hedging or container planting. Regular pruning and maintenance help maintain shape and promote abundant flowering.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: approx. 1 – 1.5 m (shoulder to chest height) at maturity.
• Width: depends on pruning, but typically 60 – 90 cm when maintained as a bush.
• Flower Size: classic large hybrid tea blooms on long stems.

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun — min. 6 + hours direct sun per day is ideal for abundant blooms.
• Soil: Well‑drained, fertile soil with good organic matter. If planting in containers, use quality rose or potting mix with good drainage and slow‑release fertiliser.
• Water: Regular watering during hot, dry spells; keep the soil moist but not waterlogged (avoid wetting foliage to reduce disease).
• Feeding: Monthly rose fertiliser during the growing season improves flowering and plant vigour.
• Pruning: Annual pruning in winter/early spring helps maintain shape, improve airflow and stimulate new growth.

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season

• Planting Season in South Africa:
  Best planted in early spring (after risk of frost) so roots establish before hot summer months. In milder areas, planting can also be done in late winter to early spring.
• Flowering Season:
  Blooms through spring, summer and into autumn, often with peak flushes in late spring and early summer.

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🌼 Care Tips

• Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering.
• Monitor for common rose pests and diseases (aphids, black spot, mildew) and treat early.
• Ensure good air circulation around plants to reduce fungal problems.

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🌍 Summary — Why Gardeners Love It

• Show‑stopping colour and classic rose form
• Excellent for cut flowers
• Upright bush habit with repeat blooms
• Fits garden beds, borders or containers