The bush is nicely shaped with semi-glossy foliage.

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The company positioned the cars as a prestige marque to rival Cadillac, Continental, Lincoln, Duesenberg, Pierce Arrow, Cord, and Packard. History 'Mister … Not impressed, fragrance can't compare to Mr. Lincoln. The rose park nearby has Chrysler Imperial for years .. every year I hope for a good scent, but disappointed in its mediocre scent. Right now the most fragrant roses in my garden are Chrysler Imperial and Mr Lincoln. It has close relations which are equally enduring and beloved - its seed parent Chrysler Imperial and its sister seedlings (from the same cross with Charles Mallerin) Mister Lincoln … A few survivors: Mr Lincoln, Chrysler Imperial, Peace, Queen Elizabeth, Scarlet Knight, Europeana, and Melody Perfume.

There are probably a few others but they don't impress me enough, apparently to be readily memorable. SKU. Models were produced with the Chrysler name until 1954, and again from 1990 to 1993. If a bloom should open, it immediatlely turns are rather hideous shade of blue/burgundy, despite its most perfumey scent! Type: Hybrid Tea. Bred by Herbert Swim and Weeks Rose Growers in 1964, the rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1965.

ARS: Dark red Hybrid Tea. 'Chrysler Imperial' x 'Charles Mallerin' Cultivar group: Hybrid tea rose: Marketing names 'Mister Lincoln', 'Mr. Rating: 100 % of 100.

Lincoln' Breeder: Swim & Weeks: Origin: United States, 1964: Rosa 'Mister Lincoln', also known as 'Mr. The bloom is a dark red of somewhat loose form and carries a heady old rose scent. Availability: Commercially available. Aug 2007: Chrysler Imperial does NOT do well in the intense/hot sun of Silicon Valley!

HT375 GALLON. Average rating: EXCELLENT-. Cold is not a problem here but heat, humidity and disease are. I would suggest MR LINCOLN and KENTUCKY DERBY: more blooms, great scent, bigger plant & rich-red … A must in any flower arrangements. Lovely, long pointed buds open to globular flowers of dark velvety red.

The 4-5” blooms contain a strong citrus scent . Agree with you on Chrysler Imperial .. saw that in a pot for $10 at local store, Sniffed it. Origin: Bred by Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (United States, 1952). Winner of the American Rose Society's "James … I mulch … Lincoln', is a dark red Hybrid tea rose cultivar. The Chrysler Imperial, introduced in 1926, was Chrysler's top-of-the-line vehicle for much of its history.

I also find that most of the purple/lavender roses have better than average scent. Not typical, but a very vigorous hybrid tea here is Lafter. I do not spray, prune, or fertilize. 7 Reviews Add Your Review. Chrysler Imperial. My HMF: RATE THIS; ADD TO FAVORITES; ADD TO WISH LIST; ADD TO WATCH LIST; MY JOURNAL; Photo courtesy of AmiRoses. Registration name: Chrysler Imperial. According to Antique Automobile, "The adjective ‘imperial’ according to …

makes me look bad, as a grower of roses!! Over 50 years old yet still a great rose. 'Chrysler Imperial' rose Description. The Oklahoma rose, introduced in 1964, is one of those classic Hybrid Teas which stays firmly in commerce, and in the hearts of rose lovers. The plant is stunted and the heads droop. HMF Ratings: 104 favorite votes.