■(SIB) 'Hubbard'
1982, McEwen
'Hubbard' (
Currier McEwen, R. 1982). Seedling T4 75/108Z. SIB (tetraploid), 36.5" (92 cm), Midseason bloom. Velvety rich wine red (RHS 77A), white signal. Seedling T3 75/59(8): (
'Ewen' x (
'Polly Dodge' x (
'White Swirl' x
'Eric The Red'))) X seedling T3 73/59(ER-10). Seaways Gardens 1982. Exhibition Certificate 1980; Honorable Mention 1984.
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From AIS Bulletin #245 July 1982 Introducing HUBBARD (McEwen T475/108Z) Tetraploid, 37", EM-LM. Our finest red to date. The 5-1/2" flaring flowers are velvety, rich wine red. Fine parent. $25.00. Seaways Gardens. |
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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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