■(IB) 'Vamp'
1972, Gatty
'Vamp' (
Joseph Gatty, R. 1971). Seedling #17R. IB, Height 24" (61 cm). Early to late bloom. Standards deep reddish purple (M&P 48-J-4); falls blended red-purple (44-L-9), overlaid tan on edge, deeper(56-L-12) spot; blue-purple beard tipped bronze.
'Dainty Royal' X
'Martel'. Keppel 1972. Pod fertile. Judges' Choice 1973; Honorable Mention 1973; Award of Merit 1975;
Sass Medal 1977.
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References:
From AIS Bulletin #205 April 1972 Introducing VAMP (Gatty) Intermediate. 24" Dainty Royal X Martel. A real charmer done in rich burgundy tones with lighter falls and a maroon fall spot. Beard violet, tipped bronze. Lightly ruffled, with semi-flaring falls. Extremely vigorous and floriferous. EC and HC '7. $7.50. 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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