■(BB) 'Shenanigan'
1985, Keppel
'Shenanigan' >(
Keith Keppel, R. 1983). Seedling #78-74A. BB, 25" (64 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards miniature pink (M&P2-B-8); falls rhodenite pink (43-G-1) with dahlia purple wash, darker (45-K-6) on edge and hafts; white beard tipped yellow to tangerine; slight sweet fragrance. Seedling #75-113B: (
'Flamenco' sibling x (
'Roundup' sibling x
'April Melody')) X seedling #75-98B,
'Peccadillo' sibling. Keppel 1985.
Honorable Mention 1987;
Award of Merit 1989;
Knowlton Medal 1991.
See below:
References
From AIS Bulletin #257 April 1985 Introducing SHENANIGAN (Keppel) EM 25" ((Flamenco sib x (Roundup sib x April Melody)) X Peccadillo sib). Rich salmon pink standards, falls heavily washed dahlia purple on rhodonite pink ground. Small white area near white-based tangerine orange beards. Strong color, lots of bloom. #78-74A. $25..00. Keith Keppel. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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. |
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