From AIS Bulletin #232 Winter 1979 Introducing MARMALADE (Keppel '79). L. 36". Ruffled and laced deep orange with tan overlay, giving an almost burnt orange effect in cool weather. Bright mandarin red beards. (West Coast X (Radiant Light x (((Golden Gleam x Hallmark) x (Gail x Techny Chimes)) x ((Gail x Techny Chimes) x Golden Gene)))). #72-3D. $30.00. Keith Keppel. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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. |
I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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png | Marmalade TB Intro Listing.png | manage | 102 K | 16 Aug 2024 - 11:43 | EdenSprings | Marmalade TB Intro Listing |
jpg | Marmalade_1978_TB.jpg | manage | 72 K | 30 Nov 2011 - 13:24 | AlainFranco | Photo by Pierre Anfosso - France |
JPG | marmalade01.JPG | manage | 68 K | 15 May 2014 - 22:58 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5. |
JPG | marmalade2.JPG | manage | 47 K | 01 May 2020 - 14:35 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1987 Mid-America Iris Garden catalogue by Terry Laurin |
JPG | marmalade3.JPG | manage | 304 K | 21 Jan 2021 - 21:08 | TerryLaurin | Photo scanned from the 1994 Cooley's Iris Gardens catalogue by Terry Laurin |