■(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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References:
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. |
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Cultivation
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 organic soils. |
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.) |
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5, |
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. |
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