How to prune mister lincoln rose

Late winter to early spring, when forsythia blooms or daytime temperatures consistently reach 40-50°F; deadhead after each bloom flush. Reduce canes by 30-50%, cutting to outward-facing buds at a 45-degree angle. Remove any cane thinner than a pencil and all dead wood. Deadhead to the nearest 5-leaflet leaf node.

Annually (hard prune); deadhead throughout the growing season. Mister Lincoln is a tall hybrid tea requiring annual hard pruning to keep its vigorous growth in check and produce its classic large, fragrant blooms. Cut back by one-third to one-half in late winter, removing all dead or crossing canes. Deadhead regularly to encourage repeat flushes of deep red blooms.

Reduce canes by 30-50%, cutting to outward-facing buds at a 45-degree angle. Remove any cane thinner than a pencil and all dead wood. Deadhead to the nearest 5-leaflet leaf node.