| It's very hard to tell at this point. Don't feel bad - there are so many red roses with similar blooms that no Rosarian could peg it based on this much, either. The strong fragrance is a key. There are very few reds with exhibition form and also fragrance. If I had to guess, the flower stem looks way too strong to be Crimson Glory. Do you ever have any clustering? That would have to go along with Crimson Glory and also nodding blooms. It's quite possible that it could be Mister Lincoln - normally he's darker in bloom, but reds are difficult for cameras to catch properly. Plus, differing sun conditions can have an effect. I wouldn't dismiss the notion entirely that it's Mister Lincoln. What does the bush look like? That's the telltale for Lincoln. |