■(TB) 'Fifty Grand'
1970, Gaskill
'Fifty Grand' (
Ferris Gaskill, R. 1969). Seedling# 2666-10. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early to late bloom. Color Class-R1P, Light red-pink self (RHS 38C); wide orange-red beard.
'Marilyn Johnson' X
'Esther Fay'. Greenbrier Farm 1970.
Honorable Mention 1971.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #197 April 1970 Introducing FIFTY GRAND. Sdlg. 2666-10. TB. 34". E-M-L. Marilyn Johnson X Esther Fay. BRILLIANT RED-PINK SELF: FLAMING RED BEARD. Four or more branches plus terminal, with lower branches frequently rebranched. Abundance of buds; long season of bloom. Fine form and substance. From another suggestion of Orville Fay to incorporate the finest qualities of the pollen parent with the desired advance in color depth. Name suggested by Ruth Goodrick to mark our Fiftieth Anniversary. Fertile both ways. Led all classes in HC votes '69. $25.00. Greenbriar Farm. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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