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'Teapot Tempest' (Lynn Markham, R. 1998) Seedling #92-17B. BB, 27" (69 cm). Late midseason bloom. Bright raspberry orchid self (Munsell 10P, 4/10 to 3/9); style arms white, raspberry orchid ribs and crests; beards soft light blue blending to soft gold in throat; crystalline finish; flared, lightly frilled; purple leaf base; very slight sweet fragrance. 'Angel Feathers' X 'Pops Concert'. Markham 1999. High Commendation 1998; Honorable Mention 2001; Award of Merit 2004; Knowlton Medal 2008.
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| From AIS Bulletin #313 April 1999 Introducing TEAPOT-TEMPEST-(BB). Angel Feathers X Pops Concert. Sassy little bright raspberryorchid with soft blue beards. 27" with elegant branch placement - 6 to 7 buds. HC 1998 under Seedling #92-17B. $25.00. Lynn & Peter Markham. |
| FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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| 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. |
| I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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Teapot Tempest BB Stephanie Markham 1999.jpg | manage | 545 K | 05 Mar 2021 - 20:43 | Main.georgebacon | George Bacon - Breezeway Iris Garden |
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TeapotTempest01.jpg | manage | 46 K | 09 Apr 2015 - 21:23 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Elladan McLeester |
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TeapotTempestBJI.JPG | manage | 64 K | 12 Apr 2012 - 18:25 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Blue J Iris |
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TeapotTempest_by_JanLauritzen.jpg | manage | 70 K | 01 Jul 2010 - 22:00 | Main.janlauritzen | Taken at the AIS 2004 Convention in Fresno, CA |
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Teapot_Tempest.jpg | manage | 70 K | 28 Dec 2016 - 20:02 | Main.KWalker | Photo by Ken Walker; Nicholson's Woodland Iris Garden, Modesto, CA; AIS 2004 Convention |
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teapottempest01.jpg | manage | 14 K | 02 Jun 2015 - 20:42 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Toadland Gardens |
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teapottempest2.jpg | manage | 56 K | 09 Nov 2017 - 15:07 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Gintaras Kilmaitis-Irisu Pasaulis-Lithuania |
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teapottempest3.jpg | manage | 26 K | 08 Mar 2013 - 14:06 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Iris Garden |
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teapottempest4.jpg | manage | 35 K | 04 Sep 2013 - 20:04 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Hermit Medlars Walk |
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teapottempest7.JPG | manage | 47 K | 12 Feb 2025 - 15:06 | TerryLaurin | Photo by C&T Iris Patch |
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