■(IB) 'Sunny Dawn'
1989, Jones
'Sunny Dawn' (
Bennett Jones, R. 1988). Seedling #IN85-4-1. IB, Height 23" (53 cm). Midseason bloom. Lemon yellow with orange wash on falls; bright red beard; slight fragrance. Seedling #79-2: (
'Peach Float' x seedling #76-9: (
'Orange Glory' x Shoop seedling)) X seedling #M334-2: ((
'Solar Flight' x seedling #M255) x (Wright seedling #L20 x seedling #M255)). B Jones 1989. Honorable Mention 1991; Award of Merit 1993.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #273 April 1989 Introducing SUNNY DAWN-IB Sdlg. IN 85-4-1: (Peach Float x (Orange Glory x Shoop sdlg.)) X ((Solar Flight x M255) x (Wright L20 x M255)). Bright medium sunny yellow standards are arched and touching at their tips. Yellow falls are overlaid orange, accented with vivid red beards. Most colorful. Vigorous and well branched. 22". Pod fertile. $15.00. Bennett Jones. |
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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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