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★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews)

Mister Lincoln

Potted Rose Bush
Velvety crimson red blooms with a powerful, classic damask fragrance, a beloved staple of cutting gardens with large, high-centered form.
Also available as a bare root rose →
$129.00
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About this rose

About Mister Lincoln

About 'Mister Lincoln' Potted Rose Bush

 Rosa 'Mister Lincoln'

A classic crimson hybrid tea rose, 'Mister Lincoln' is renowned for its bold, velvety red blooms and powerful damask fragrance. Developed in California by Swim & Weeks in 1964, it earned the prestigious All-America Rose Selection in 1965 and has become a staple in cutting gardens and rose collections across the country.

Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
Breeder: Herbert Swim & Weeks, Introduced by Star Roses in 1965

Color: Deep, velvety crimson red
Petal Count: 30–40 petals
Bloom Size : Large (4–6″)
Bloom Form: High-centered, fully double

Fragrance: Strong, classic damask rose scent
Vase Life: 5–7 days

Growth Type: Tall, upright, vigorous bush
Height: 4–7′
Width: 2–3′
Flowering: Repeat bloomer from spring through fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–9 (Zone 5 requires winter protection of the bud union)

Spacing: 2–3′ apart
Disease Resistance: Best performance in dry climates of the west. Regular maintenance required in humid climates.

Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Intermountain West

Awards: All-American Rose Selections (AARS)

Before planting

Keep your rose in its pot in a sunny spot and water it well while you prepare the bed. Choose a place with at least six hours of sun and soil that drains well. Water the pot thoroughly an hour before planting.

Planting your potted rose

Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and about as deep. Ease the rose out, loosen any circling roots and set it so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground. Backfill with garden soil mixed with compost, firm gently and water deeply.

First season watering and care

Water deeply two to three times a week through the first season, more often in hot weather, letting the top inch of soil dry between waterings. Mulch keeps the roots cool. Start feeding once new growth appears, and remove spent blooms to keep the flowers coming.

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Rose Details

Flower Color Red or Burgundy
Fragrance Intensity Strong
Rose Type Hybrid Tea
Mature Height 5 to 6 ft
Mature Width 2 to 3 ft
USDA Hardiness Zone Zones 6 to 9
Flower Form Fully Double, High Centered
Bloom Cycles Repeat blooming
Plant Form Potted · Estate Rose™
Regional recommendations Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Southwest
Awards All-America Rose Selections (AARS)
Vase Life 3 to 4 days
Uses Cutting & bringing inside, gardens of all sizes
Petal Count 5 to 40
Country of Origin United States
Breeder Weeks
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Grown in California · 1 year guarantee · Ships all year

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5.0 ★★★★★

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Jesus R.

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★★★★★
I recently bought their 1 gallon and I was so happy to receive a well sized rose with seven stems! They did a really good job growing these as the stems were pretty thick.
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Teresa G.

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★★★★★
She is big and beautiful. She already has her first bloom. I'm so excited to watch her grow in my garden.
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Sandra R.

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★★★★★
Every single rose that I’ve purchased has surpassed all my expectations!! Customer service has been impressive, always kind and willing to address any concerns or questions that I may have!! This is my go to nursery!!
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