■(IB) 'Langport Flame'

1973, Kelways

'Langport Flame' (Kelways, introduced but not registered)

This variety closely resembles 'Langport Magic' however, it is slightly different. The falls of 'Langport Flame' are wider at the throat and there seems to be less of a contrast in colour between the standards and falls. 'Langport Flame' is a self. 'Langport Claret' and 'Langport Wren' are also similar. See comparative image in the gallery

See below:

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Flame 01 - AK.jpgFlame 02 - AK.jpgFlame 03 - AK.jpgFlame 04 - AK.jpgFlame 05 - AK.jpgFlame 06 - AK.jpgFlame 07 - AK.jpgFlame Wren Claret compared AK.jpgLangportFlameSG.jpg
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References:

Kelways catalogue 1998: New for '98. Deep blood red self with most prominent golden orange beards. Looks exceptionaly good as a large clump. Ht. 56cm
Of note: It also appears in the 1980 catalogue, so the "new for '98" was presumably a re-introduciton. It does not appear in the 1970 catalogue
 

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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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-- BobPries - 2011-03-07
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Flame 01 - AK.jpgjpg Flame 01 - AK.jpg manage 182 K 15 Jan 2026 - 10:24 AndrewKing Langport Flame - side view - photo by Andrew King
Flame 02 - AK.jpgjpg Flame 02 - AK.jpg manage 186 K 15 Jan 2026 - 10:24 AndrewKing Langport Flame - face on view - photo by Andrew King
Flame 03 - AK.jpgjpg Flame 03 - AK.jpg manage 132 K 15 Jan 2026 - 10:24 AndrewKing Langport Flame - side on - photo by Andrew King
Flame 04 - AK.jpgjpg Flame 04 - AK.jpg manage 148 K 15 Jan 2026 - 10:24 AndrewKing Langport Flame - face view - photo by Andrew King
Flame 05 - AK.jpgjpg Flame 05 - AK.jpg manage 190 K 15 Jan 2026 - 10:24 AndrewKing Langport Flame - photo by Andrew King
Flame 06 - AK.jpgjpg Flame 06 - AK.jpg manage 365 K 15 Jan 2026 - 10:24 AndrewKing Langport Flame - clump - photo by Andrew King
Flame 07 - AK.jpgjpg Flame 07 - AK.jpg manage 296 K 15 Jan 2026 - 10:24 AndrewKing Langport Flame - group - photo by Andrew King
Flame Wren Claret compared AK.jpgjpg Flame Wren Claret compared AK.jpg manage 316 K 15 Jan 2026 - 10:23 AndrewKing 'Langport Flame', 'Langport Wren' and 'Langport Claret' compared
LangportFlameSG.jpgjpg LangportFlameSG.jpg manage 91 K 14 Dec 2011 - 15:42 BetsyHiggins Photo by Seagate Iris, UK
Topic revision: r17 - 31 Jan 2026, AndrewKing
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