■(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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References:
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. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
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.) |
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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