■(TB) 'Sorbonne'
2009, Keppel
'Sorbonne' (
Keith Keppel, R. 2008). Seedling# 02-81E. TB, 38" (97 cm). Late midseason bloom. Standards blackish red-brown outer area, speckled with light yellow (M&P 9-E-2) in center; style arms dark red-brown; falls lemon gold (9-L-2) to cream ground center, sanded and speckled red brown toward edge and partial center line, distal margin blackish red-brown lightening to red purple (56-L-7) border, hafts near solid peppering on white ground; beards white tipped brown; plicata. Seedling# 98-204Q, sibling to
'High Octane' pollen parent, X
'Drama Queen'. Keppel 2009.
Honorable Mention 2011;
Award of Merit 2013.
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References
From Keith Keppel Iris catalog, 2009: SORBONNE ML 38" ((Charleston x ((Rosarita x ((Rancho Rose x (Flamenco sib x (Roundup sib x April Melody))) x Gigolo)) x Power Surge)) X Drama Queen). Intricate artwork. Standards blackish russet, with cream yellow ground barely showing in the central area. Arched falls open with bright lemon gold ground which ages to a softer creamy yellow. Dark burgundy maroon peppering and veining obscures the upper fall, continuing as a wide dotted margin, more solid at the distal tip. Beards inconspicuous, brown. Great color contrast gives garden impact. #02-81 E. $50.00; 3 for $125.00. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
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. |
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here |
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RolandDejoux - 2010-02-08