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HYBRID TEA - MISTER LINCOLN
Fragrant blooms of richest red.
- Strong melon fragrance
- Suitable for zones 5 - 10
- Likes full sun
- Repeat flowering
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
A historic American milestone in red roses that's still hard to beat. The large pointed buds and rich red well-formed blooms have a velvety quality that you must feel to believe. The powerful damask rose fragrance seduces even the hardest heart.
GROWTH HABIT
Vigorous, tall and proud with long stems & dark green leaves. Likes consistent warm days & cool nights. Adaptable to adverse weather conditions including heat. It has an attractive tall, upright habit of dark green, leathery foliage that makes a wonderful backdrop for the blossoms.
36" STANDARD TREE ROSE
Standard Trees are husky two-year-old plants grown on a sturdy 36" rootstock.
AWARDS
AARS winner in 1965.
ROSE CHARACTERISTICS
Rose Type | Hybrid Tea |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Color | Velvety deep red |
Fragrance Strength | Strong melon |
Flowering | Fully double blooms |
Flower Size | Large |
Disease Resistance | Average |
Height | 3 - 7 ft |
Width | 2 ft |
Hybridizer | Herbert Swim & O.L. Weeks |
Year of Introduction | 1965 |
Introduced by | Conard-Pyle Co. |
Suitable for zones | Zones 5 - 10 |
Petal Count | 30 to 35 |