Alec's Red

Alec's Red - Hybrid Tea Rose

Top Planting Tips

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered spot with plenty of daylight
• Use a good compost or manure when planting
• Feed your roses to help them bloom
• Give them enough space to grow

Flower Details:

• Colour: Deep velvety crimson red

• Fragrance: Strong, rich damask scent – one of the best for fragrance

• Bloom Shape: Classic, high-centred hybrid tea form

• Blooming Habit: Repeat-flowering from late spring to autumn

• Size of Blooms: Large (10–12 cm across)

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: ~90–120 cm (3–4 ft)

• Spread: ~60–90 cm (2–3 ft)

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy

• Foliage: Glossy dark green leaves with good substance

Growing Conditions:

• Climate Suitability: Well-suited to the UK’s temperate climate

• Position: Full sun preferred, but tolerates partial sun (at least 4–6 hrs/day)

• Soil:

  • Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil

  • Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH

• Watering:

  • Regular, especially in dry spells

  • Avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of black spot

Care & Maintenance:

• Pruning:

  • Prune hard in early spring (around late February–early March in the UK)

  • Remove dead, damaged, or crossing stems

• Feeding:

  • Feed with a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring

  • Follow up with a high-potash feed after the first flush of flowers

• Mulching:

  • Mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds

  • Use well-rotted manure or garden compost

Pest & Disease Resistance:

• Moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and aphids

• Ensure good air circulation and avoid waterlogging

• Use rose-specific fungicides if necessary, especially in wet summers

Garden Use:

• Excellent for cut flowers, rose beds, borders, or as a feature plant

• Beautiful when grown in groups or with lavender, salvias, or catmint as companions

If you're thinking of purchasing Alec's Red - Hybrid Tea Rose, then look no further than Thompson's Garden Centre. Order online or visit us at your local branch of Thompson's for more advice.