■(BB) 'Boy Scout'
1968, Reynolds
'Boy Scout' (
Helen Reynolds, R. 1968). Seedling #6-67. BB, height 15" (38 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards olive-toned golden brown; falls brown with slight green tone.
'Jungle Shadows' X seedling #63-61: (seedling #51-199 red x
'Privateer'). El Dorado 1968. Honorable Mention 1970, Judges Choice 1970, Judges Choice 1971, Award of Merit 1972.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #189 April 1968 Introducing Boy SCOUT #6-67. BB. 15". Golden brown with olive tone in standards. Well-branched. Flaring falls. JUNGLE SHADOWS X brown sdlg. from PRIVATEER. $15.00. El Dorado Iris. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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