■(SIB) 'Early Bluebird'

1970, McEwen

'Early Bluebird' ( Currier McEwen, R. 1968). Seedling S60/7-7. SIB, 32" (81 cm), Early to late bloom. Blue (RHS 89C) self with yellow-black-white blaze of medium size on Falls. 'Tycoon' X 'Placid Waters'. McEwen 1970. Honorable Mention 1971.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist Rebloom reported in: ME. USDA Zones 5

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From AIS Bulletin #198 July 1970 Introducing EARLY BLUEBIRD. 32". E to L. 4-1/2" flowers have shape and size of Tycoon but are a clearer blue (RHS 89 C). Blooms very early and 2 weeks longer than any other Siberian we know. Fertile both ways. Tycoon x Placid Waters. $10. Currier McEwen.

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