■(TB) 'Casbah'
1981, Keppel
'Casbah' (
Keith Keppel, R/ 1979). Seedling# 74-42D. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards ecru (M&P 11-C-2) to hay (12-1-2), paling at edge, with deeper marginal veining; falls white ground heavily washed grape juice (44-L-10) with narrow, darker, redder rim (55 to 56-L-7); lavender-white to yellow beard. Seedling# 71-12D: (
'Flamenco' sibling) X seedling# 71-12C, sibling to pod parent. Keppel 1981. Honorable Mention 1983; Favorite Guest 1984.
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From Keith Keppel Iris catalog, 1981: CASBAH (Keppel '81) M 36" (Flamenco sib 71-12D X sib 71-12C) Variegata-fancy with soft, pale golden tan standards and deeper veining. White ground color of falls is almost completely veiled with light violet, then trimmed with a ½" band of reddish violet. Lavender white beards, light yellow in throat. The touching standards are held over heavily ruffled, very flared falls. Well branched, good bud count. #74-42D 25.00. |
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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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