■(TB) 'Marmalade'
1979, Keppel
'Marmalade' (
Keith Keppel, R. 1978). Seedling 72-3D. TB, 36" (91 cm). Late bloom. Standards orange, lightly tinted tan (M&P 10-J-7); falls slightly deeper and more tan (11-J-8); mandarin red (2-F-12) beard.
'West Coast' X seedling 68-59A: (
'Radiant Light' x (((
'Golden Gleam' x
'Hallmark') x (
'Gail' x
'Techny Chimes')) x ((
'Gail' x
'Techny Chimes') x
'Golden Gene'))). Keppel 1979. Honorable Mention 1981.
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References
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. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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.) |
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
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