■(BB) 'Picayune'
1977, Keppel
'Picayune' (
Keith Keppel, R. 1976). Seedling #68-19J. BB, 25" (64 cm). Midseason bloom. Standards quince yellow (M&P 11-L-3); falls oyster (10-B-1), banded quince yellow, hafts solidly peppered russet brown (14-I-12); yellow beard faintly tipped russet. Seedling #62-30C: (
'Maricopa' x (Quadros seedling #57-193B:
'Surrender' x
'New Adventure')) X
'Montage'. Keppel 1977. Honorable Mention 1978; Judges' Choice 1978; Award of Merit 1980;
Knowlton Medal 1982.
See below:
References:
From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing PICAYUNE (Keppel). M, 25". Quince yellow standards; oyster falls edged quince, with hafts strongly peppered russet brown. Horizontal rounded falls, domed standards, good stalks-all in proportion. ((Maricopa x (Quadros seedling: Surrender x New Adventure)) X Montage). HC and EC '76. #68-19J. $20.00. Keith Keppel. |
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION |
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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