1994, Keppel
'Spirit World' (Keith Keppel, R. 1992). Seedling# 86-18D. TB, 36" (91 cm). Early to midseason bloom. Standards 1/8" to 3/8" irregular marguerite yellow (M&P 10-C-1) edge blending to thistle (42-J-7), deepening in center to english violet (44-K-9); falls 1/8" marguerite edge, blended coronation (46-L-8) to velvety cyclamen (47-L-9) with paler veining, small white area by beards; beards golden poppy (9-L-12) to mikado (2-B-12), paler tip; pronounced sweet fragrance. Seedling# 84-15A: ((((seedling# 68-39F: (seedling# 66-35C: (('Irma Melrose' x 'Tea Apron') x (('Full Circle' x 'Rococo') x 'Tea Apron')) x 'April Melody') x seedling# 68-39D) x ((['Joy Ride' x 'Roundup') x ('April Melody' x seedling# 68-40B: (seedling# 66-35B x 'April Melody')))) x ('Mistress' x seedling# 75-98B, 'Peccadillo' sibling)) x (seedling# 77-111Q, 'Gigolo' sibling x 'Rosy Cloud'sibling)) X seedling# 84-15B, sibling Keppel 1994. Honorable Mention 1996; Award of Merit 1998; Honorable Mention 1996; Award of Merit 1998; Wister Medal 2001.
See below:
From AIS Bulletin #292 January 1994 Introducing SPIRIT WORLD (Keppel) TB EM 36" (Mind Reader sib) Favorite Guest Iris (137 votes) at the 1993 National Convention in Texas. Medium reddish orchid standards with smoky-buff margins. Velvety red-purple falls with slightly lighter luminata veining, plus a narrower smoky buff-edge. Beards reddish-orange, sitting in an ivory circle. Strikingly different, with its dark petals and ghostly paler aura. Three branches and terminal, double sockets. #86-180. $40.00. 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 | SPIRITWORLD01.jpg | manage | 162 K | 07 Dec 2015 - 21:17 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany |
jpg | SPIRITWORLD02.jpg | manage | 142 K | 31 Aug 2018 - 02:31 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Klaus Burkhardt- Iris Schwertilienoase-Germany |
jpg | SpiritWorld01.jpg | manage | 73 K | 21 Sep 2014 - 02:32 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Adele and Lewis Lawyer |
jpg | SpiritWorld02.jpg | manage | 77 K | 11 Apr 2014 - 12:18 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Blue J Iris |
jpg | SpiritWorld03.jpg | manage | 79 K | 11 Apr 2014 - 12:18 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Blue J Iris |
jpg | SpiritWorld04.jpg | manage | 320 K | 11 Apr 2017 - 03:03 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Damon Gardens |
jpg | SpiritWorld05.jpg | manage | 61 K | 01 Apr 2015 - 15:07 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Elladan McLeester |
jpg | SpiritWorld06.jpg | manage | 64 K | 01 Apr 2015 - 15:09 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Elladan McLeester |
jpg | SpiritWorld09.jpg | manage | 59 K | 24 Jan 2021 - 16:15 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Amazing Iris Garden-New Zealand |
jpg | SpiritWorld1.jpg | manage | 38 K | 26 Apr 2016 - 02:52 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by South Jersey Iris |
jpg | SpiritWorld10.jpg | manage | 65 K | 19 Oct 2013 - 20:37 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia |
jpg | SpiritWorld12.jpg | manage | 43 K | 10 Dec 2013 - 20:18 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Plantas Distintas-Spain |
jpg | SpiritWorld13.jpg | manage | 53 K | 18 Dec 2013 - 17:20 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France |
jpg | SpiritWorld14.jpg | manage | 64 K | 24 Feb 2014 - 21:21 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania |
jpg | SpiritWorld15.jpg | manage | 45 K | 24 Feb 2014 - 21:22 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania |
jpg | SpiritWorld16.jpg | manage | 47 K | 24 Feb 2014 - 21:24 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Darius Gusas-Lithuania |
JPG | SpiritWorld2.JPG | manage | 77 K | 13 Jun 2017 - 19:45 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France |
JPG | SpiritWorld3.JPG | manage | 101 K | 13 Jun 2017 - 19:46 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France |
jpg | SpiritWorld311008_copy.jpg | manage | 45 K | 10 Nov 2010 - 19:31 | ColleenModra | Colleen Modra Photo |
jpg | SpiritWorld4.jpg | manage | 152 K | 12 Oct 2019 - 02:31 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Daniel Boris-Iris du Grand Barbu-France |
jpg | SpiritWorld8.jpg | manage | 34 K | 12 Aug 2013 - 21:18 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Hildenbrandt's Iris Garden |
jpg | SpiritWorld9.jpg | manage | 174 K | 02 May 2021 - 20:53 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia |
jpg | SpiritWorldNN.jpg | manage | 50 K | 10 Nov 2011 - 21:20 | Main.Betsy881 | Photo by Nola's Iris Garden |
jpg | Spirit_World.jpg | manage | 46 K | 09 Jan 2010 - 00:40 | MichaelGreenfield | Photo by Mike Greenfield |
jpg | Spirit_World_KR.jpg | manage | 60 K | 08 Feb 2010 - 08:36 | Main.Laymont+ | by Kgardens : Prague, Republique Tchéque |
JPG | spirit_world_iriswarehouse.JPG | manage | 57 K | 02 May 2013 - 10:07 | Main.Iriswarehouse | Photo: Iriswarehouse |
jpg | spiritworld01.jpg | manage | 91 K | 04 May 2015 - 01:32 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by George Bacon-Breezeway Iris Garden |
jpg | spiritworld02.jpg | manage | 38 K | 10 Dec 2018 - 22:41 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary. |
jpg | spiritworld03.jpg | manage | 39 K | 10 Dec 2018 - 22:42 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Iriszkert Szasz-Hungary. |
jpg | spiritworld04.jpg | manage | 95 K | 11 Jul 2019 - 22:18 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Riley Probst-Fleur De Lis Garden |
jpg | spiritworld09.jpg | manage | 318 K | 03 Dec 2019 - 15:50 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia |
jpg | spiritworld11.jpg | manage | 75 K | 14 Nov 2013 - 22:37 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Alain Chapelle-France |
jpg | spiritworld3.jpg | manage | 25 K | 05 Jan 2016 - 21:52 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Country Delight Iris |
jpg | spiritworld4.jpg | manage | 67 K | 18 Nov 2017 - 04:04 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Irisu Pasaulis-Lithuania |
jpg | spiritworld5.jpg | manage | 35 K | 09 Apr 2013 - 21:47 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Country Delight Iris |
jpg | spiritworld7.jpg | manage | 67 K | 14 Jul 2013 - 14:55 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens |
jpg | spiritworld9.jpg | manage | 74 K | 25 Aug 2013 - 02:50 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Pleasants Valley Iris Farm |
jpg | spiritworld91.jpg | manage | 97 K | 23 Mar 2021 - 13:14 | Main.TLaurin | Photo by Pleasants Valley Iris Farm |