■(TB) 'Ghost Writer'
2011, Keppel
'Ghost Writter' (
Keith Keppel, R 2010). Seedling# 04-133B. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards oyster white (M&P 10-B-1); style arms slightly deeper (10-C-1); falls oyster white overlaid heliotrope grey (44-BS-3) veining, pronounced at shoulders to pale on blade; beards light pinkish orange (9-A-10), light pinkish orange over grey white at end.
'Haunted Heart' sibling. Keppel 2011.
Honorable Mention 2013;
Award of Merit 2017.
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References
From Keith Keppel Iris catalog, 2011: GHOST WRITER M 36" ((Royal Sterling x (Last Laugh x (Electrique x Romantic Evening))) X (Hello It' s Me x Reckless in Denim)). Sib to Haunted Heart and done in much the same manner. Basic color is smoky oyster white, with faint hints of pink showing in the standards. Light pinkish tan haft lining extends outward as faint veining, while the smoked shrimp beards add a touch of color to the strongly ruffled, lightly laced and heavily substanced flowers . Good stalks, with three branches plus terminal, nine buds. Passes on good form to a large percentage of its seedlings. #04-133B. $50.00; 3 for $135.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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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