■(BB) 'Petite Ballet'
1992, Keppel
'Petite Ballet' (
Keith Keppel, R. 1991). Seedling 83-3A. BB, height 25" (64 cm). Early bloom. Standards pale blue (M&P 42-AB-5) shaded white at base; falls white ground, 3/4" solid campanula (42-J-10) band paling (42-E-8) to narrow outer edge; beards white, tipped pale lemon in throat; pronounced sweet fragrance.Seedling #80-130F,
'Armada' sibling, X seedling #80-130P, sibling. Keppel 1992. Honorable Mention 1994;
Award of Merit 1996;
Knowlton Medal 1999.
See below:
----
References:
From AIS Bulletin #284 January 1992 Introducing PETITE BALLET (Keppel) E 25" (Armada sib X sib) Neglecta-plicata with superb ruffled and compact form. $25.00. Keith Keppel. |
|
|
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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 |
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.) |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07
Please do not enter images that are not your own without owners' permission, this is against Wiki policy
"Although the Encyclopedia is free to all, it is supported by Emembership in AIS, If you would like to help sustain this reference, for $15 you can become an Emember,
click here."
Interested in Border Beardeds? Please visit the:
Median Iris Society website.
Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.
--
MarilynCampbell - 2010-02-06