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■(TB) 'Scarlet Adventure'

1964, Austin

'Scarlet Adventure' (Lloyd Austin, R. 1964). Seedling# 212. TB, 36" (91 cm). Midseason bloom. Color Class-R1D, Scarlet-red self. 'Big Time' X 'Ball Gown'. Rainbow 1965.

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References:

From Rainbow Hybridizing Gardens catalog 1965: SCARLET ADVENTURE (Austin '65) EM-36". This is outstanding for profusion of bloom, as well as being a big step forward in the scarlet red class. Has beautiful broad form and velvety, nicely ruffled falls. Beard is gold; haft white, inconspicuously lined scarlet. Some pollen; will set seed. (Big Time X Ball Gown) Sdlg. 212. Regularly $15.00; on $25 order $13.50.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
ScarletAdventure11.JPGJPG ScarletAdventure11.JPG manage 97 K 30 Aug 2021 - 15:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ScarletAdventure12BHI.JPGJPG ScarletAdventure12BHI.JPG manage 90 K 03 May 2012 - 19:14 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
ScarletAdventureBHI.JPGJPG ScarletAdventureBHI.JPG manage 134 K 22 Nov 2011 - 18:54 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
scarletadventure.JPGJPG scarletadventure.JPG manage 556 K 25 Jul 2018 - 02:56 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
scarletadventure1.JPGJPG scarletadventure1.JPG manage 530 K 25 Jul 2018 - 02:57 Main.TLaurin Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection.
Topic revision: r14 - 30 Nov 2021, Harloiris
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