Mister Lincoln Rose
Best fragrant shrub for gardeners seeking classic, deep red cut flowers.
Discover the exquisite Mister Lincoln Rose, a classic hybrid tea rose celebrated for its velvety, deep red blooms and intoxicating fragrance. This deciduous shrub boasts an upright, spreading habit, perfect for adding elegance to any garden. Its glossy, dark green foliage emerges with a striking red hue in spring, providing visual interest throughout the season. Ideal for cutting, its showy flowers bloom from late spring to early fall, attracting pollinators to your landscape. This rose thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering a fast growth rate and reliable performance.
$34.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
857
/ 2613
#857 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-11%
Below average
Mature Height
4
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a traditional, powerful floral scent
- Landscapers wanting vibrant red blooms that resist sun fading
- Floral enthusiasts creating elegant, long-stemmed indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to regular fungal treatments
- Low-maintenance gardeners looking for a hands-off shrub
- Designers needing dense, full-foliage plants for front-row borders
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
A classic, intoxicating scent that defines the hybrid tea experience.
Bloom Quality
Velvety, deep red petals offer a premium aesthetic for cut arrangements.
Growth Vigor
Fast-growing habit ensures quick coverage for your garden landscape.
Pollinator Attraction
Reliably draws bees and beneficial insects throughout the long blooming season.
Urban Resilience
Robust enough to thrive despite the challenges of city pollution.
Maintenance Ease
Requires standard care and well-drained soil to maintain its upright form.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet
Mature Width
4 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Water Needs
Moderate
Features
- Velvety, deep red hybrid tea rose blooms
- Strongly scented flowers
- Blossoms held on stiff, upright stems
- Attracts pollinators like bees
- Glossy dark green foliage
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Fast-growing shrub
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Mister Lincoln Rose for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. The primary delight is the intense, classic rose fragrance, often described as unmatched, making it a standout feature. Gardeners appreciate the robust, deep velvety red blooms and the plant's vigorous growth habit, confirming its status as a high value investment for the landscape. It is widely considered a reliable choice for adding dramatic color and powerful scent to any garden space.
Know before you buy
This rose requires full sun to thrive, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Planting it in a spot with less light may result in fewer blooms and a higher susceptibility to disease.
Yes, it is an excellent choice for cut flowers. Its blooms are held on stiff, upright stems, making them easy to harvest and display in vases.
The Mister Lincoln Rose performs best in well-drained soil. If your garden has heavy clay, consider amending the soil with organic matter to improve drainage and prevent root rot.
You can expect this shrub to reach a mature height and width of approximately 4 feet. Its upright, spreading habit makes it a manageable size for most garden beds or borders.
The Mister Lincoln Rose is hardy down to Zone 4, making it quite resilient in colder regions. As a deciduous shrub, it will lose its leaves in the winter and enter a period of dormancy.
While it is known to attract beneficial pollinators like bees, it is also noted for being tolerant of urban pollution. This makes it a surprisingly robust choice for city gardens where air quality might be a concern.
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