1982, McEwen
'Hubbard' ( Currier McEwen, R. 1982). Seedling T4 75/108Z. SIB (tet.), (tetraploid), height 36.5" (92 cm), Midseason bloom. Velvety rich wine red (RHS 77A), white signal. Seedling T3 75/59(8): ( 'Ewen' x ('Polly Dodge' x ('White Swirl' x 'Eric The Red'))) X seedling T3 73/59(ER-10). Seaways Gardens 1982. Honorable Mention 1984.
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From AIS Bulletin #245 July 1982 Introducing HUBBARD (McEwen T475/108Z) Tetraploid, 37", EM-LM. Our finest red to date. The 5-1/2" flaring flowers are velvety, rich wine red. Fine parent. $25.00. Seaways Gardens. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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Hardiness Zones 3-8 for most varieties, Some Siberian cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 9, or 10.) |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Prefers moist conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
PH Average garden solis 6.1 to 7.5, |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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jpg | Hubbard.jpg | manage | 38 K | 15 Jan 2010 - 19:55 | MichaelGreenfield | Photo by John Bruce |
jpg | Hubbard16.jpg | manage | 32 K | 27 Aug 2016 - 14:01 | Main.Betsy881 | Detail of photo by Betsy Higgins |
jpg | Hubbard3.jpg | manage | 31 K | 28 Jul 2013 - 15:58 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Fieldstone Gardens |
jpg | Hubbard4.jpg | manage | 73 K | 25 Nov 2013 - 19:54 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Sans Souci Nursery |
jpg | hubbardSPIsib.jpg | manage | 68 K | 22 Mar 2010 - 16:49 | Main.mshadow | Picture by Snowpeak Iris |