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■(TB) 'Abstract Art'

1989, Keppel

'Abstract Art' (Keith Keppel, R. 1989). Seedling 82-13T. TB, 32" (81 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards peach beige (M&P 11-A-6) ground, suffused, washed and dotted rosy purple (54-I-4); falls near apricot (10-H-6/7) strongly washed and dotted (54-I-8), darker reddish purple (55-L-1) hafts; terra cotta (4-O-12) to spartan (12-O-12) beard. 'Gigolo' X 78-83A, 'Change Of Heart' sibling. Keppel 1990. Honorable Mention 1992, Award of Merit 1995.

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Photo by C T Iris PatchAbstract Art flPhoto by Country Delight IrisPhoto by Country Delight IrisPhoto by South Jersey IrisPhoto by Blue J IrisPicture by Snowpeak Iris

References:

From AIS Bulletin #276 January 1990 Introducing ABSTRACT ART (Keppel) M 32" (Gigolo X Change of Heart sib). Ruffly orangeground plic, dotted and washed purplish rose. #82-13T. $30.00. Keith Keppel.
The 'Abstract Art' listing in the AIS Online Iris Register.
 
The 'Abstract Art' listing in the Historic Iris Preservation Society, Historic Iris Gallery.

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.

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
Abstract-ArtCT.jpgjpg Abstract-ArtCT.jpg manage 62 K 26 Oct 2011 - 20:24 BetsyHiggins Photo by C & T Iris Patch
AbstractArt5.jpgjpg AbstractArt5.jpg manage 50 K 27 Nov 2013 - 02:30 TerryLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
AbstractArt6.JPGJPG AbstractArt6.JPG manage 81 K 14 Mar 2014 - 01:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Blue J Iris
AbstractArtSPI.jpgjpg AbstractArtSPI.jpg manage 53 K 14 Mar 2010 - 16:03 Main.mshadow Picture by Snowpeak Iris
Abstract_Art_fl.jpgjpg Abstract_Art_fl.jpg manage 66 K 02 Mar 2011 - 05:30 IrisP  
abstractart01.jpgjpg abstractart01.jpg manage 77 K 01 Nov 2014 - 15:18 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
abstractart4.jpgjpg abstractart4.jpg manage 57 K 28 Mar 2013 - 13:53 TerryLaurin Photo by Country Delight Iris
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