■(SDB) 'Baby Tears'

1980, Weiler

'Baby Tears' ( John Weiler, R. 1980). Seedling 75-89. SDB, 8" (20 cm), Early bloom and rebloom. Standards warm white with soft infusion of pale yellow at base; Falls light yellow; white beard tipped yellow. 'Blue Canary' X ( 'Brighteyes' x 'Grace Note'). Rialto 1980. Honorable Mention 1982.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: AL, CA, IL, IN, KY, KS, MD, MO, MS, NE, NM, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, Ontario, England. USDA Zones 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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From AIS Bulletin #238 July 1980 Introducing BABY TEARS. The first introduction from a line of work begun 10 years ago toward SDB rebloomers. This yellow, near amoena is very floriferous in early spring. Sometimes blooms in later summer and then reblooms in mid-October until hard frost. In mild climates it blooms all winter. 9" tall. Blue Canary X (Bright Eyes x Grace Note). EC. $10.00. Rialto Gardens.

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