■(TB) 'Beau Bright'

1973, Tompkins

'Beau Bright' (Chet Tompkins, R. 1973). [Sdlg. 71-21-19A]. TB, 39" (99 cm), Midseason to very late bloom. Bright chrome yellow self; self beard. ('Royal Gold' x 'Ovation') X ('Tinsel Town' x 'Royal Gold'). Fleur de Lis 1973.

VERY RARE...Endangered. Needs to be protected from extinction and should be added to the Guardian Garden List as of 2024.

See below:

Beau Bright.jpegBeau Bright Fleur de Lis catalog 1973.jpg
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Introductory Description:

Beau Bright Fleur de Lis catalog 1973.jpg
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2010-09-23
  • I was able to dig one of the last few fans in 2020 from the Thelma Boose Garden in Winston-Salem, NC. The fan is now planted in my garden and has definitely increased. I will await its first bloom this spring of 2024. -- Main.davepote - 09 Mar 2024

I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Beau Bright.jpegjpeg Beau Bright.jpeg manage 60 K 09 Mar 2024 - 22:37 Main.davepote Photo by David Potembski at the Thelma Boose Garden, May 6, 2017, Winston-Salem, NC
Beau Bright_Fleur de Lis catalog_1973.jpgjpg Beau Bright_Fleur de Lis catalog_1973.jpg manage 247 K 09 Mar 2024 - 22:41 Main.davepote Scanned by David Potembski from Fleur de Lis catalog for 1973, p.4.
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