Mister Lincoln rose
Mister Lincoln rose has been the most popular dark red hybrid tea rose in the United States for many years. Bred by Herbert Swim and Weeks Rose Growers in 1964, the rose was named the winner of the All-America Rose Selections in 1965. The variety is still very well-known and widely cultivated worldwide.
Characteristics
Group: Modern Garden Roses
Class: Hybrid Tea Roses and their climbers
Hybrid: Chrysler Imperial (Hybrid Tea, Lammerts, 1952) × Charles Mallerin (Hybrid Tea, Meilland, before 1947)
Breeder: Swim & Weeks (USA)
Creation Year: 1964
Form: Vigorous,tall, upright bush
Height / Width: 90–200 cm / 60 cm
Blooming: Waves throughout the season
Fragrance: Strong
Color: Dark red
Flower Diameter: 15 cm
Flower Type: Double (30-35 petals)
Leaf Size and Color: Matte, dark green, leathery foliage.
Disease Resistance: Good
USDA Zones: 5-It is ideal for mixed borders, individual and group plantings and, cut flowers.
Awards: 1965: All-America Rose Selections (USA);
Description
The buds are classic, elegant, and conical. Large, thick petals open slowly. When fully open, the outer petals are darkest, while the petals closer to the center have a brighter raspberry hue. Sometimes, they acquire a purple tinge. The flowers, mostly on long stems, are almost always solitary and are excellent for cutting, lasting a long time in water. The fragrance is strong and sweet.
The foliage is dark red when young and becomes rich, green, and dense as it matures. The plant is vigorous and upright and tends to stretch upward in hot climates, where low-growing shading plants are often planted nearby to cover the “legs.”
Overall, “Mister Lincoln” is resistant to diseases, except for susceptibility to black spot disease. The rose withstands summer heat well and is known as the “California Drought-Resistant Rose.”
