■(BB) 'Red Rooster'
1990, Durrance
'Red Rooster' (
John Durrance, R/ 1990). Seedling #D80-16A. BB, 26" (66 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Ruffled, flared deep red brown. Hamblen seedling #H74-88: (
'Pagan' x
'Red Jade') X
'Maroon Bells'. Long 1990. High Commendation 1989; Honorable Mention 1992; Award of Merit 1995;
Knowlton Medal 1998.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #277 April 1990 Introducing RED ROOSTER (John Durrance) 26" EM. Sdlg. D80-16A. This ruffled and flaring deep red-brown self has been admired at several conventions. 6- 7 buds. This cocky ultra smooth beauty has a lot to crow about. Hamblen sdlg. H74-88 (Pagan X Red Jade) X Maroon Bells. $20.00. Long's Gardens. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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