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■(TB) 'Showman'

1983, Corlew

'Showman' (Glenn Corlew, R. 1980). Seedling# 1006-8B. TB, 35" (89 cm), Midseason to late bloom. White; red beard. ((((('Snow Flurry' x 'Pink Formal') x 'Frost And Flame') x sibling) x 'Arctic Flame') x 'Murmuring Morn') X 'Flaming Arrow'. Corlew 1983. Honorable Mention 1985; Favorite Guest 1986.

From the 2022 Rebloom Checklist: Rebloom reported in: CA. USDA Zones

See below:
IMG 9357.jpegIMG 9360.jpegPages from 1983-01-AIS.jpgshowman01.jpgshowman01a.jpgshowman02.JPGshowman03.JPG

References:

From AIS Bulletin #248 January 1983 Introducing SHOWMAN (Corlew 1983). $30.00. A tall and robust growing tangerine bearded white. Petals have an elegant diamond dusted finish making it distinct from the velvet finish of Filoli which is a half sib. #1006-8B. Cherry Lane gardens.
Extracted from AIS Bulletin 248(Jan. 1983), inside front cover.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

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.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here
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IMG_9357.jpegjpeg IMG_9357.jpeg manage 836 K 23 Apr 2024 - 22:20 JessicaKelley Showman 2022
IMG_9360.jpegjpeg IMG_9360.jpeg manage 93 K 23 Apr 2024 - 22:27 JessicaKelley Showman 2021
Pages from 1983-01-AIS.jpgjpg Pages from 1983-01-AIS.jpg manage 24 K 17 Dec 2024 - 12:25 BrewItt  
showman01.jpgjpg showman01.jpg manage 105 K 30 May 2014 - 19:29 TerryLaurin Photo by Paul Black
showman01a.jpgjpg showman01a.jpg manage 32 K 13 Jan 2017 - 19:41 Main.Harloiris Detail of Paul Black photo
showman02.JPGJPG showman02.JPG manage 859 K 02 May 2017 - 01:26 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
showman03.JPGJPG showman03.JPG manage 862 K 02 May 2017 - 01:28 TerryLaurin Photo scanned from the Glenn Corlew slide collection
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