■(TB) 'Frontier Days'
1953, Tompkins
'Frontier Days' (
Chet Tompkins, R. 1953) TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason to late bloom, Color Class-R1. Self of cardinal-carmine red.
'Manana' x
'Technicolor'. Fleur de Lis 1953.
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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: FRONTIER DAYS (Tompkins 1953) M. VL 38 in. (Bandit x Technicolor). This has very large flowers with broad petals and flaring form. The substance is extra heavy and the finish is sleek and glossy, giving great brilliance and much carrying power to the near cardinal red blooms. An excellent grower with strong, well branched stalks.10.00. |
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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. |
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