■(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:
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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