Rose of the Month ~ November 2004

Mister Lincoln

In a spirit of this election year, this month's rose is a classic hybrid tea, named for one of our great presidents. It was introduced in 1964 and is a cross of Chrysler Imperial x Charles Mallerin. The blooms begin as urn-shaped buds and open to dark red flowers with 35 huge petals. The growth is upright and vigorous with dark green foliage. The plant has a susceptibility to blackspot. Being a hybrid tea rose it of course needs winter protection in Zone 4 but the beautiful blooms make it worth the work. Mister Lincoln is also available as a climber and in tree form. What is your experience with Mister Lincoln? Rate it in the poll below.