DESCRIPTION
Rosa ‘Mr. Lincoln’ is a hybrid tea rose that produces large, fully double blooms in velvety deep red with high‑centered form. These intensely fragrant flowers emerge from pointed buds and repeat in flushes from late spring through through fall. Glossy dark green foliage frames each bloom, and long sturdy stems make this rose ideal for cutting and formal arrangements. The leaves often appear leathery, and the blossoms retain color even in warm weather.
Developed in the United States by Swim & Weeks in 1964, this rose earned the All‑America Rose Selections award in 1965. Named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln, ‘Mr. Lincoln’ has achieved fame for its classic red roses, robust reblooming, and reliability in garden settings.
DESCRIPTION
Rosa ‘Mr. Lincoln’ is a hybrid tea rose that produces large, fully double blooms in velvety deep red with high‑centered form. These intensely fragrant flowers emerge from pointed buds and repeat in flushes from late spring through through fall. Glossy dark green foliage frames each bloom, and long sturdy stems make this rose ideal for cutting and formal arrangements. The leaves often appear leathery, and the blossoms retain color even in warm weather.
Developed in the United States by Swim & Weeks in 1964, this rose earned the All‑America Rose Selections award in 1965. Named in honor of President Abraham Lincoln, ‘Mr. Lincoln’ has achieved fame for its classic red roses, robust reblooming, and reliability in garden settings.
Height: 3 to 6 feet
Bloom Color: Deep velvety crimson‑red, buds very dark red opening to rich red
Bloom Size: Large (4–5 in)
Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Fragrance Rating: Strong; very powerful damask scent
This plant can be seen at the Portland International Rose Test Garden.
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