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■(SIB) 'Ewen'

1971, McEwen

'Ewen' (Currier McEwen, R. 1970) Seedling ST266/50R. SIB (2nd generation tetraploid), 32" (81 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards wine red (RHS 74B); styles slightly lighter; Falls darker red than 74A, pale yellow and brown blaze. ST161/Cas19A: ('Towanda Redflare' x unknown) X ST161/Cas13: ('Caesar's Brother' x unknown). McEwen 1971. Honorable Mention 1972.

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From AIS Bulletin #202 July 1971 Introducing EWEN. 32". E to M. 6" flowers with wide, flaring falls. All segments wine red (74 A to C in RHS Colour Chart) with pale yellow blaze. Fertile both ways with tetraploids. From colchicine induced parents involving Towanda Red Flare and Caesar's Brother. Prices: EWEN $40. ORVILLE FAY and FOURFOLD WHITE $30 each. All three for $80. Stock of all is very limited. Currier McEwen.
 
 

Cultivation

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season.
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5,
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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-- LaurieFrazer - 2010-01-09
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Ewen.jpgjpg Ewen.jpg manage 45 K 15 Jan 2010 - 19:27 MichaelGreenfield Photo by John Bruce
Ewen08.jpgjpg Ewen08.jpg manage 83 K 08 Jul 2021 - 22:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sandor Szasz-Iriszkert-Hungary
Ewen5.jpgjpg Ewen5.jpg manage 92 K 25 Nov 2013 - 19:44 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sans Souci Nursery
Ewen9.jpgjpg Ewen9.jpg manage 24 K 14 Apr 2022 - 02:46 Main.TLaurin Photo by Tranquil Lake Nursery
ewen01.jpgjpg ewen01.jpg manage 22 K 11 Sep 2014 - 19:53 Main.TLaurin Photo by Seagate Irises
ewen02.jpgjpg ewen02.jpg manage 619 K 10 Aug 2017 - 21:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Les Jardin du Chateau Vullierens-Switzerland
ewen2.jpgjpg ewen2.jpg manage 40 K 28 Jul 2013 - 15:28 Main.TLaurin Photo by Fieldstone Gardens
ewen24.JPGJPG ewen24.JPG manage 67 K 22 Jan 2012 - 03:35 Main.htb ©2006 Laurie Frazer
ewen6.JPGJPG ewen6.JPG manage 102 K 22 Jan 2012 - 03:29 Main.htb ©2007 Laurie Frazer
ewen9.JPGJPG ewen9.JPG manage 132 K 14 Apr 2023 - 02:51 Main.TLaurin Photo taken at 1984 AIS Seattle Convention by Verna Laurin at the Lankow Garden
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