1974, Keppel
'Roundup' ( Keith Keppel, R. 1971). Seedling# 68-17C. TB, 38" (97 cm), Early midseason bloom. Cream ground plicata stitched brownish rose (near M&P 7-L-8); light yellow beard. 'Montage' X 'April Melody'. Keppel 1974.
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From AIS Bulletin #213 April 1974 Introducing ROUNDUP (Keppel) EM, 38". Montage X April Melody. Show stalks par excellence! Three (or four) branches plus terminal, twelve or more buds, often three blossoms open at once. A cream ground plicata with brownish rose standards and fall trim, dull yellow beard. Rounded, ruffled form, with standards touching and slightly flared falls. Extremely fertile both ways-we've often had three pods per socket! Two EC's (including best seedling in show, Modesto), '73. HC '72. $25.00. Keith Keppel. |
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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I | Attachment | Action | Size | Date | Who | Comment |
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JPG | Round_Up_Keppel_1974.JPG | manage | 74 K | 01 Jan 2010 - 09:37 | Main.Laymont+ | by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France |
JPG | Roundup01.JPG | manage | 63 K | 04 Dec 2014 - 22:19 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | Roundup010.JPG | manage | 79 K | 30 Aug 2021 - 02:14 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
JPG | Roundup02.JPG | manage | 64 K | 10 Apr 2014 - 15:01 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Blue J Iris |
jpg | roundup01.jpg | manage | 77 K | 31 Oct 2015 - 14:53 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Barry Blyth-Australia |
jpg | roundup02.jpg | manage | 186 K | 01 Dec 2017 - 16:57 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-France Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
JPG | roundup03.JPG | manage | 92 K | 07 Jul 2014 - 02:29 | Main.TLaurin | Photo scanned from Bee Warburton slide collection |
jpg | roundup04.jpg | manage | 218 K | 10 Jan 2018 - 03:53 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-France Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
JPG | roundup05.JPG | manage | 257 K | 19 Dec 2020 - 02:47 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Christine Cosi-France Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France |
JPG | roundup1.JPG | manage | 956 K | 09 Jan 2017 - 03:16 | Main.TLaurin | Photo scanned from Glenn Corlew slide collection |
jpg | roundup_fl.jpg | manage | 48 K | 12 Aug 2012 - 15:00 | IrisP |