The classic long-stemmed florist's rose — one large, high-centred, velvety-red bloom per stem with a powerful old-rose perfume. Upright and made for cutting.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.4 m H × 90 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln'
Botanically, Rosa 'Mister Lincoln' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.4 m tall and 90 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Red flowers appear in spring, summer and autumn.
Where to grow Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln'
Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln' suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln' does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln' does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a moderate maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln' in the garden
Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln' earns its place for cut flowers for the vase, a feature or specimen planting and its fragrance.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln' with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln'
Plant Sale lists Hybrid Tea Rose 'Mister Lincoln' as potted plants and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
