■(IB) 'Masked Bandit'
1998, Keppel
'Masked Bandit' (
Keith Keppel, R. 1997). Seedling #91-68B. IB, 26" (66 cm). Early midseason bloom. Standards blended greyed mauve (M&P 54-F-3) to wineberry (55-H-4) shading to khaki (13-J-7) on outer third, speckled colonial buff (10-G-2) in center; style arms buckthorn brown (13-L-8), edged brass (11-L-6); falls chrome lemon (9-K-2) ground heavily marked velvety port wine (56-J-12) to dahlia purple (55-J-12), almost solid except for blaze and haft striping; beards sudan brown (14-C-12) to burnt umber (15-A-12); heavily ruffled; pronounced sweet fragrance. Seedling #88-28A: (
'Jitterbug' x
'Hot Streak') X Gatty seedling #W37-19,
'Quote' sibling. Keppel 1998.
Honorable Mention 2000.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #308 January 1998 Introducing MASKED BANDIT (Keppel) IB, EM 26" (Tantrum sib). Strongly ruffled. Mauve grey to wine standards, dahlia purple falls with chrome lemon center patch sometimes bisected to form "eyes". #91 -68B. $15.00. 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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