A year of growing Mr. Lincoln — detailed seasonal notes

Here are my notes from twelve months of growing Mr. Lincoln:

Spring: peak flowering through midsummer. This was the moment that confirmed the whole venture. I focused on applying rose-specific granular fertiliser in early spring during this period which set up the rest of the year.

dense double blooms with a classic silhouette developed steadily through the warmer months. rose dieback from hard winter frosts appeared in summer and required prompt treatment. The plant in a large terracotta pot on a sunny patio performed better than I'd expected for the position. Overall: a rewarding year. The investment of attention is paid back generously.