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Please note that you’re ordering a bare-rooted rose, that will be dispatched Late-July to Mid-September in 2025. Cancellation fees may apply.

Mr Lincoln - is currently on backorder. You may still purchase now though and we'll ship as soon as more become available.
Bush (bare rooted)

Mr Lincoln is one of the most sought after red rose varieties, this tough and reliable plant features large full cupped blooms (26 to 40 petals) in dark red that fade to a dark purple hue, has dark green leathery foliage and thrives in warm climates. Mr Lincoln is a tall rose, planted at the rear of a rose bed it will reward with many large blooms of dark red on long stems and a strong fragrance, blooms in flushes throughout the season. Can be used for cut flower or garden.

Dark red Hybrid Tea.

Named to mark the centenary of Abraham Lincoln's death. It's said that Abraham preferred not to be called 'President' hence the name Mr Lincoln. 

Bred by Swim & Weeks (United States, 1964). ( Chrysler Imperial (Hybrid Tea, Lammerts, 1952) × Charles Mallerin (Hybrid Tea, Meilland, before 1947))

Introduced by Unknown (Australia) in 1965 as 'Mister Lincoln'.

Fragrance: Strong.

Height: to 90 to 200cm

Width: 60cm

Category:  Hybrid Tea