Mr. Lincoln

Mr. Lincoln

Breeder:  Swim & Weeks

Parentage:  Chrysler Imperial x Charles Mallerin

Introduced:  1964

Class Hybrid Tea

Color:  Red

Scent:  Strong Rose

Size:  4-6 feet

Zone:  5-11

     Mr. Lincoln belongs to our daughter.  She loves red roses, and especially hybrid teas.  The rich color and high-centered blossoms are what appeals to her most.  Growing straight and tall, Mr. Lincoln's superb blooms are excellent for cutting.  Disease is not a problem.  I notice that Mr. Lincoln tends to send up strong shoots from the base-- there's not much breaking along the canes. 
      I really haven't seen the vigorous growth for which Mr. Lincoln is known.  The best season was the first.  Since Mr. Lincoln was one of the roses that nearly took a trip to China in 1999's spring thaw, I'm waiting till next summer before I make any judgments about Mr. Lincoln's performance in my garden.

Spring 2000- Mr. Lincoln has been removed and replaced with "La Reine." 

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