September 2002
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Dublin Dublin is a medium red hybrid tea, hybridized by Astor Perry and introduced in 1982. A seedling derived from Mr. Lincoln, it is a beautiful rose that performs well in the garden and in exhibition. As a rule, it is not an especially vigorous grower, staying around four to five feet. It is quite healthy, exhibiting good resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew. I do spray regularly with fungicides, so I cannot comment on Dublin's disease resistance without spraying. Dublin is a good bloomer and blooms almost always have good form. It is also one of my favorite roses for cutting. In competition, one of the biggest areas of contention regarding this rose is the question of its black shading. Dublin characteristically exhibits black shading on the edges of the petals. Some judges (and non-judges) believe this to be a flaw. When shaded from direct sunlight, Dublin does not develop the black edges and maintains a uniform deep pink color. Others (of which I am one) believe that the black is a beautiful compliment for the intense color, and that it is this black shading which makes Dublin such a striking rose. No matter your preference, it is a lovely rose. When discussing roses, the question of fragrance always arises. I believe the perception of fragrance is highly subjective. Modern Roses 10 describes Dublin as "very fragrant" whereas I find it to be only moderately fragrant. Dublin is rated 8.5 by the American Rose Society, making it a highly recommended rose.
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