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■(TB) 'Tucson'

1970, Tucson

'Tucson' (Ben Hager, R. 1970). Seedling# T2126A. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early midseason bloom. Caramel beige with orchid blaze on falls; orange-yellow beard. 'Commentary' X 'Gracie Pfost'. Melrose 1970. Honorable Mention 1971.

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From AIS Bulletin #197 April 1970 Introducing TUCSON (Ben R. Hager). Named for the town in Arizona in appreciation of our friends there. Caramel beige, orchid blaze. NET 25.00. Melrose Gardens.

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

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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I	Attachment	Action	Size	Date	Who	Comment
JPG	TUCSON.JPG	manage	215 K	11 May 2019 - 01:59	CynthiaVoss
JPG	Tucson01.JPG	manage	71 K	08 Dec 2014 - 04:27	TerryLaurin	Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
jpg	Tucson12BHI.jpg	manage	78 K	06 May 2012 - 19:54	BetsyHiggins	Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
jpg	TucsonBHI.jpg	manage	94 K	24 Nov 2011 - 00:05	BetsyHiggins	Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
JPG	Tuscon02.JPG	manage	81 K	03 Sep 2021 - 01:42	TerryLaurin	Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
jpg	tuscon1.jpg	manage	107 K	21 Apr 2016 - 19:58	TerryLaurin	Photo by HIPS Archives

Topic revision: r16 - 27 Dec 2023, Harloiris

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