■(TB) 'Vivien'
1979, Keppel
'Vivien' (
Keith Keppel, R. 1978). Seedling# 73-21H. TB, 37" (94 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards clear light blue (M&P 41-A-6); falls same, paling to 41-A-5; Indian orange beard with white base.
'Firewater' X
'Tipperary'. Keppel 1979. High Commendation 1979; Honorable Mention 1981; Award of Merit 1984.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #232 Winter 1979 Introducing VIVIEN (Keppel '79). EM, 36". Silky, clear light blue self, softly ruffled and waved. The white-based beards have strong orange-red tips. (Firewater X Tipperary). #73-21H. $25.00. Keith Keppel. |
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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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