■(TB) 'Idle Rich'
2016, Keppel
'Idle Rich' (
Keith Keppel, R. 2015). Seedling# 10-99D. TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards near chartreuse yellow (M&P 10/11-G-1), center greyed aster-violet (45-E-7 to 45-F-8); style arms reed yellow (10-J-1/2), lavender lip; falls reed yellow, small paler spot at end of beard; beards cadmium yellow (9-L-8). Seedling# 07-96B: (
'Secret Rites' x
'House Arrest') X seedling# 06-35C: (Blyth seedling# O139-B: (
'Wintry Sky' x seedling# L185-1,
'Mango Daiquiri' sibling) x Blyth seedling# N37-A: (
'Romancer x
'Opposing Forces')). Keppel 2016.
Honorable Mention 2018;
Award of Merit 2021.
2016 Keppel Catalog
See below:
References:
From Keith Keppel catalog 2016 Introducing IDLE RICH M 36" ((Secret Rites x House Arrest) X (Blyth 0139-B: (Wintry Sky x Mango Daiquiri sib) x Blyth N37-A: (Romancer x Opposing Forces))). Decked out in style and making an effort-free display, this floriferous reverse bicolor flaunts olive to chartreuse yellow standards centered with aster violet over reed yellow falls with a small paler spot at the end of each cadmium yellow beard. Easy come, easy grow. #10-990. $50.00 |
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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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