A vigorous hybrid tea bearing huge, velvety deep-red blooms on long stems, prized for one of the most powerful damask fragrances of any rose. An enduring favourite for the cutting garden.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.8 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Mister Lincoln
Botanically, Rosa 'Mr Lincoln' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Red flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Mister Lincoln
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. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Mister Lincoln does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Mister Lincoln is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Mister Lincoln after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Mister Lincoln in the garden
Mister Lincoln earns its place for cut flowers for the vase, its fragrance and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Mister Lincoln with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Mister Lincoln
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