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Old 09-05-2010, 06:56 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Mr Lincoln putting out weak blooms

On May 9, 9:25*am, ncstockguy wrote:
Our Mr Lincoln Hybrid Tea rose has put out beautiful fragrant blooms
for years. But it has gradually faded. It now puts out only small,
rather shapeless not fragrant red blooms. *Would appreciate any
suggestions on what to do to bring the original blooms back.. if
anything can be done. *Thanks


I would guess that Mr. Lincoln was a grafted rose, and has now died.
The rootstock is now blooming and is not grown for its attractive
blooms.
Dig it up and replace it with a new Mr. Lincoln.
Emilie