Rose "Mister Lincoln" 5Liter

Botanical Name: Rosa × hybrida
Cultivar Name: ‘Mister Lincoln’
Common Names: Mister Lincoln Rose, Mister Lincoln Bush Rose, Red Hybrid Tea Rose, Fragrant Red Rose

Plant Type: Bush Rose
Species Group: Hybrid Tea rose

📌 Product Description

Rosa × hybrida ‘Mister Lincoln’ is a classic bush rose renowned for its large, velvety deep red blooms and exceptionally rich fragrance. Its elegant high-centred flowers and strong upright growth make it one of the most admired hybrid tea roses for adding timeless beauty and perfume to the garden.

This striking bush rose is ideal for rose beds, mixed borders, feature planting, and cutting gardens. Its richly coloured blooms stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage, while its repeat-flowering habit provides regular flushes of colour through the growing season in South African gardens. It is especially valuable near patios, pathways, and outdoor seating areas where its fragrance can be fully appreciated.

Elegant, fragrant, and dependable, Rosa × hybrida ‘Mister Lincoln’ is an outstanding choice for gardeners wanting a classic red rose with strong scent and impressive flower form.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 1.2–1.8 m
Spread: 60–90 cm
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, repeat-flowering deciduous rose
Growth Rate: Moderate to vigorous

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost
Water:
• Water regularly during establishment
• Water deeply and consistently during active growth and flowering
• Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Avoid wetting foliage late in the day to reduce disease risk

Feeding: Feed in late winter or early spring and throughout the flowering season with a balanced rose fertiliser to support vigorous growth, healthy foliage, and repeat blooming.

Maintenance:
• Prune in late winter to shape the plant and encourage strong flowering stems
• Remove spent blooms regularly to promote repeat flowering
• Monitor for aphids, black spot, and mildew
• Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Remove weak or damaged stems as needed

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Autumn to spring
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Time: Repeated flushes from spring to autumn
Climate Suitability: Suitable for most South African regions with good sun and airflow
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost during dormancy
Wind Tolerance: Best in a sheltered to moderately exposed position

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Large velvety deep red blooms
• Strong, rich fragrance
• Classic hybrid tea flower form
• Excellent cut flower rose
• Repeat flowering through the season

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Rose beds and borders
✔ Feature shrub planting
✔ Cut flower gardens
✔ Fragrant garden spaces
✔ Formal and cottage garden designs