Difference: IbSpectator (r38 vs. r37)

■(IB) 'Spectator'

2011, Keppel

'Spectator' ( Keith Keppel, R 2011) Seedling 06-225B, IB, 22" (56 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards prune plum (M&P 47-J-8), faint cream sanding at center base; style arms prune plum, crests dark brown to reddish plum; falls center cream white to lemon cream (9-F-1), prune plum shoulders and 3/16" to 1/8" solid band; beards white to light yellow tipped brown, lavender white lightly tipped purple to tan at end. 'Ruby Eruption' X 'Class Ring'. Keppel 2011. Honorable Mention 2014; Award of Merit 2017.

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References:

From Keith Keppel Iris catalog, 2011: SPECTATOR M 22" (Ruby Eruption X Class Ring) Strong color and sharp contrast make it well worth watching. Prune plum standards barely show cream sanding at base. Cream white to lemon cream falls carry prune plum shoulders and solid marginal band. Inconspicuous beards of white, light yellow, brown and purple. Good garden effect. #062256. $20.00; 3 for $50.00.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
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
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

-- Main.RPries - 2011-03-07

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SPECTATOR6.JPGJPGSPECTATOR6.JPGmanage 162 K 06 Dec 2019 - 21:38 Main.TLaurin Photo by Debbie Carpenter of.Iris-Splendor-Australia
SPECTATOR9.jpgjpgSPECTATOR9.jpgmanage 213 K 29 Mar 2021 - 13:58 Main.TLaurin Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany
Spectator.JPGJPGSpectator.JPGmanage 2 MB 14 Jun 2011 - 05:56 Main.rshadlow  
Spectator4.jpgjpgSpectator4.jpgmanage 70 K 09 Oct 2018 - 03:16 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia.
Spectator_IB.jpgjpgSpectator_IB.jpgmanage 67 K 07 Dec 2011 - 12:27 Main.Laymont+ by Keith Keppel Oregon USA
spectator01.JPGJPGspectator01.JPGmanage 54 K 06 Sep 2014 - 20:17 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
spectator02.JPGJPGspectator02.JPGmanage 55 K 14 May 2017 - 22:27 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
spectator03.jpgjpgspectator03.jpgmanage 67 K 19 Apr 2015 - 16:08 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
spectator04.jpgjpgspectator04.jpgmanage 91 K 19 Mar 2016 - 19:13 Main.TLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
spectator05.jpgjpgspectator05.jpgmanage 40 K 01 Oct 2015 - 02:23 Main.TLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham-Magic Valley Iris Society
spectator09.jpgjpgspectator09.jpgmanage 240 K 17 May 2021 - 02:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
spectator091.JPGJPGspectator091.JPGmanage 213 K 17 Dec 2023 - 15:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
spectator092.JPGJPGspectator092.JPGmanage 138 K 17 Dec 2023 - 15:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
spectator1.jpgjpgspectator1.jpgmanage 157 K 06 Jul 2018 - 02:01 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
spectator3.JPGJPGspectator3.JPGmanage 757 K 13 Dec 2017 - 14:54 Main.TLaurin Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens
spectator4.jpgjpgspectator4.jpgmanage 76 K 28 Feb 2014 - 04:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Mid-America Garden
spectator5.jpgjpgspectator5.jpgmanage 157 K 19 Apr 2018 - 13:30 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
spectator6.jpgjpgspectator6.jpgmanage 148 K 15 Apr 2020 - 02:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
spectator8.jpgspectator7.JPGjpg JPG spectator8.jpg spectator7.JPG manage449 152 K 18 Nov 2019 16 Jan 2024 - 03:30 02:53 Main.TLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Kenneth Fenn-Newbridge-Victoria-Australia Farm-Australia
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spectator90.JPGspectator9.JPGJPGspectator90.JPG spectator9.JPG manage143 83 K 08 Nov Feb 2023 - 02:54 16:14 Main.TLaurin Photo by Smokin Heights-Australia
spectatorcora.JPGspectator90.JPGJPGspectatorcora.JPG spectator90.JPG manage170 143 K 03 Dec 2021 08 Nov 2023 - 20:33 02:54 Main.TLaurin Photo by Cora Roller Smokin Heights-Australia
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