Rose 'Francis E. Lester'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Francis E. Lester is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 6.5 as Francis E. Lester likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.96 feet (1.22 metres) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Francis E. Lester about 35 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Francis E. Lester is a hardy plant.