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■(TB) 'Golden Opportunity'

1966, Bledsoe

'Golden Opportunity' (William Bledsoe, R. 1964). Seedling# 62-36. TB, 37" (94 cm), Midseason to late bloom. Color Class-Y1M, Medium yellow self. ('Carmela' x 'Queen's Lace') X ('Spellbound' x 'Bronze Bell'). Bledsoe, Terrell 1966.

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From AIS Bulletin #181 April 1966. Introducing GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY-TB Seedling 62-36. EM-ML. (CARMELA x QUEEN'S LACE) X (SPELLBOUND X BRONZE BELL). Shimmering yellow self, with self beard. Ruffled almost to laciness. Superb substance, excellent form. Three branches plus terminal. HC in 1965 with 19 votes. Guested at Newark. Net $25.00. William Bledsoe.
 
 

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.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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