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■(TB) 'Fiesta Sun'

1970, Schmelzer

'Fiesta Sun' (Hazel Schmelzer, R. 1969). Seedling# 7-7-W15. TB, 40" (102 cm). Early to late bloom. Color Class-Y4V, Standards butterscotch; falls Persian rose (628/1); light bronze beard. ('Wild Harvest' x 'Gypsy Lullaby') X 'Amigo's Guitar'. Schmelzer 1970. Honorable Mention 1974.

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From AIS Bulletin #107 April 1970 Introducing FIESTA SUN (Wild Harvest X Gypsy Lullaby). Sdlg. 7-7-WI5. 40",!Y4V. The butterscotch standards are ruffled and firmly held together. Falls of Persian rose (628/1) are full and rounded with a reddish onion-skin glaze. There is an even rippled edging same color as the standards. The beautiful branching prevents crowding, allowing room for perfect placement when in a clump; light bronze beard. Different and attractive. $25.00. Schmelzer's Garden.
 
 

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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.

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FIESTASUN9.JPGJPG FIESTASUN9.JPG manage 116 K 16 Feb 2021 - 12:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
fiestarose01.JPGJPG fiestarose01.JPG manage 709 K 27 Mar 2018 - 14:50 Main.TLaurin Photo scanned from the Larry Harder slide collection
Topic revision: r13 - 06 Oct 2023, dougchyz
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