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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info) Cultivar: Mr. Lincoln Additional cultivar information: (PP2370, aka Mister Lincoln) Hybridized by Swim & Weeks; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1964
Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color: Dark red (dr)
Bloom Shape: Double Tea shaped
Flower Fragrance: Very Fragrant
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Blooms repeatedly
Habit: Bush
Patent Information: Non-patented
Other Details: Susceptible to black spot
Pruning Instructions: Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods: From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings From hardwood cuttings By grafting By budding
On Jun 10, 2009, monniemon from Lansdale, PA wrote:
mr. lincoln and i have had some problems in the past. I noticed he was about to die. I figured out he was not to comfortable with the location, so I moved him to a sunnier spot. This spot he gets at least 8hours, if not more of sun daily. So now he is better, giving off 2 new canes, also two blooms that were beautiful. Lush red blooms that are approx 5-6" in width. Strong 18-22" upright stems. Perfect for a bouquet and long lasting as a cut flower, but slight to no scent. So far no problems with mildew or b.s. winter hardy to zone 6.
On May 18, 2009, richkurt from San Diego, CA wrote:
I have had this rose for going on twenty years, in pot no less!! Grows well over 6 foot every year, and blooms wonderfully! As you all know, the fragrance is remarkable. This is a favorite!
On Jun 20, 2008, GeeLily from Mission, Canada wrote:
Even if you're not a rose fan, this one is a valuable addition to the garden. Long stemmed, long lasting, rich, velvety blooms on a very vigorous bush. Reblooms all summer as long as I keep cutting. Takes from cuttings easily. The occasional black spot, but nothing noticeable really. VERY healthy shrub! Smells nice (typical tea rose scent), but not particularly strong unless you have a big bouquet. Hips uninteresting. Overall winner!
On Apr 16, 2008, sthwnd from Green Cove Springs, FL (Zone 9a) wrote:
We are growing this rose for the first time. When we bought it in the container, we had to see someone at a car lot. 20 minutes later when we were done & got back in our own car, the whole CAR smelled heavenly! Blooms are rich red, that look like velvet or brushed satin, with glossy leaves. I have read everyone's reviews, & hope mine does as well as expected from the performance reviews thus far. I had always wanted a "real" red rose, & it looks like I certainly chose the right one the first time out.
On May 30, 2005, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:
This was my late Grannys favorite rose. I am growing one for the first this year and cut my first bloom yesterday! I had forgotten how awesome this rose smells- and looks. I hadn't seen or smelled one in close to 20 yrs. So far it seems very healthy and is loaded down with buds.
On May 21, 2005, Gindee77 from Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
This rose has one of the best fragrances in the garden. It's strong and can is almost always present. This rose has a great form and the blooms are as pretty as they are scented. The only drawback is that the blooms tend to blue as they age.
On Feb 16, 2005, JulieGeek from Elgin, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:
I grow Mr. Lincoln in Elgin, TX.
This bush is probably the most vigorous rosebush I have. I prune it down to 3' and it STILL grows up over the top of the house. Great form--nice and urn-like. Blooms are huge and very fragrant. I do get some black spot, but not even CLOSE to enough to impact the health of this brute. As a note, I don't spray at all.
I thought red roses were pretty ho-hum til Mr. Lincoln started showing his stuff.
On Mar 31, 2004, spiderphish from Bremerton, WA wrote:
I love this rose's abilty to take cuttings! Here in Wash. state I have no problem taking my fall trimmings and sticking them in my rose bed.The only thing I do is make sure it's cut diagonally at a node,chew the tip and stick it in the dirt!.I cover with hay for the winter, and in March when I remove last years leaves and the straw, I almost always have new rose bushes started.
To avoid black spot I make sure there are no leaves in the bed, and I remove last years leaves in March.
Love it !!
On Nov 9, 2003, noxiousweed from El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
If I could only grow one rose, this would be it. Its fragrance is fabulous - it makes beautiful, perfect blooms. It is a long-stemmed rose, good for cutting. In my yard, even in a container, it blooms year round, time after time after time. If I didn't prune it, it would be 7' tall in a 24" pot!
On Aug 3, 2003, Shelly221 from Denver, CO (Zone 5b) wrote:
This is one good smelling rose! I have really enjoyed it, and it has rebloomed 3 times this year for me. Next to the lilacs I have, I would have to say its one of my favorites.
On Aug 17, 2001, Zanymuse from Scotia, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
Buds are long and pointed and open to large full blooms. One to a stem. Very deep velvety red frequently with a splash of deep golden yellow showing up sporatically on some petals. It is discribed as a "tea and Damask" fragrance by the grower. I just say it smells good! Glossy dark green foliage. Suceptible to rust and black spot here in the coastal damp I had better results inland with this one.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
, Prattville, Alabama Bullhead City, Arizona Goodyear, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona (3 reports) North Little Rock, Arkansas Canoga Park, California Clayton, California Clovis, California Emeryville, California Fairfield, California Gilroy, California Long Beach, California Merced, California Reseda, California San Diego, California San Leandro, California Santa Rosa, California Vallejo, California Winnetka, California Denver, Colorado Durango, Colorado Wilmington, Delaware Bradley, Florida Daytona Beach, Florida Green Cove Springs, Florida Jacksonville, Florida Maitland, Florida Panama City, Florida Braselton, Georgia Hampton, Illinois Jacksonville, Illinois Palmyra, Illinois Peoria, Illinois Noblesville, Indiana Council Bluffs, Iowa Symsonia, Kentucky Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2 reports) Mandeville, Louisiana Raceland, Louisiana Colora, Maryland Earleville, Maryland Allen Park, Michigan Brandon, Mississippi Pascagoula, Mississippi Beatrice, Nebraska Las Vegas, Nevada Albuquerque, New Mexico Hornell, New York Niagara Falls, New York Hendersonville, North Carolina Raeford, North Carolina Hilliard, Ohio Richmond, Ohio Connellsville, Pennsylvania Lansdale, Pennsylvania North Augusta, South Carolina Baxter, Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee Maryville, Tennessee Brazoria, Texas Elgin, Texas Harker Heights, Texas Houston, Texas Pembroke, Virginia Bremerton, Washington Lynnwood, Washington North Bend, Washington Brookfield, Wisconsin Kenosha, Wisconsin
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