David Austin® Charles Rennie Mackintosh English Rose

Plant in spring or fall, spacing 3–4 feet apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Dig a generous planting hole, add compost to the backfill, and water deeply after planting. Mulch well and choose a site with good air circulation. This is a compact, well-behaved variety with an upright habit suitable for smaller gardens.

Prune in early spring, removing dead wood and cutting healthy canes back by about one-third. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering. Fertilize monthly from spring through late summer. Charles Rennie Mackintosh produces lilac-pink, cup-shaped flowers with a pleasant, light fragrance. It has a naturally neat, bushy habit that requires minimal intervention to look good throughout the season.