''Rosa'' 'Mister Lincoln', also known as 'Mr. Lincoln', is a dark red
hybrid tea rose
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cultivar. Bred by Herbert Swim and Weeks Rose Growers in 1964, the rose was named an
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winner in 1965.
History
'Mister Lincoln' was created by Herbert Swim and Weeks Rose Growers in 1964. The stock parents of this rose are the hybrid tea rose cultivars 'Chrysler Imperial' and 'Charles Mallerin'. The plant was introduced into the United States via California by Star Roses in 1965.
'Mister Lincoln' was the best-selling crimson rose in the
US for many years. Known as the "California drought friendly native rose", it won the
All-America Rose Selections The All-America Rose Selections (AARS) is an award that was given annually, from 1940 to 2013, by the United States, American rose industry to an outstanding new rose variety. The AARS selection was regarded as the most prestigious rose prize in the ...
award in 1965. 'Mister Lincoln' was used to hybridize two new cultivars, Rosa 'Big Apple' (1983) and Rosa 'Dublin' (1983
). Mister Lincoln rose petals can be used to create
rose water
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which is used in food, desserts and as a room deodorant.
Description
'Mister Lincoln' is a vigorous, tall upright shrub, 4 to 7 ft (121–213 cm) in height. Blooms are very large, 6 in (15 cm) or more in diameter, with 30 to 35 petals. The rose has a strong damask fragrance. The high-centered, deep red petals are generally borne singly on long stems and do not fade, even in the hottest climates. The shrub is a repeat bloomer.
The buds are deep red and open up into large, velvety red, double
blossoms
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. The foliage is dark red when young and becomes leathery and dark, matte green when the plant is older. It is generally healthy and heat tolerant, but is susceptible to blackspot. 'Mister Lincoln' is
hardy
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to zone 5–9.
See also
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Garden roses
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List of Award of Garden Merit roses
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Rose Hall of Fame
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Products introduced in 1965