Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1964
Mister Lincoln
Rosa 'Mister Lincoln'
4-7 ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
6 inches
Bloom habit
high-centered
Petal count
30-35
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark red when young, maturing to dark green.
Foliage surface
Leathery and matte.
Fragrance Notes
Damask
Color Description
Deep, velvety crimson red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-7 ft
Spread
2-5 ft
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–10
Disease Resistance
excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering at the base, keeping foliage dry; water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Fertilizer
Consistent fertilization schedule throughout the summer.
Pruning
Requires regular, severe pruning to maintain size and encourage long-stemmed blooms.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, rust, rose rosette, aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers, and spider mites.
🧬 Pedigree
Chrysler Imperial x Charles Mallerin
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selections 1965, Award of Garden Merit