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■(TB) 'True Colors'

2020, Keppel

'True Colors' (Keith Keppel, R. 2019). Seedling 13-24A. TB, 34" (86 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards nankeen yellow (M&P 10-F-3) to pinard yellow (9-J-2) at edge, soft lilac (41-D-4) shading on midrib and base; style arms nankeen yellow, lavender midrib; falls westminster violet (41-I-12) lightening outward to campanula (42-J-10), blended putty (11-B-2) near edge; beards burnt orange (3-E-12). Seedling 11-162A: ('Wishes Granted' x seedling 05-78A, 'Volcanic Glow' sibling) X seedling 11-162F. Keppel 2020 Honorable Mention 2022

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Photo by South Jersey IrisPhoto by Mid-America Garden.Photo by Keith Keppel IrisesPhoto by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters FarmPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-AustraliaPhoto by Smokin Heights-Australia

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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.
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