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■ (TB) 'Dark Drama'

2005, Keppel

'Dark Drama' (Keith Keppel, R. 2004). Seedling 96-10C. TB, 36" (91 cm), Early to midseason bloom. Standards plum (M&P 47-J-9), pinkish grey (44-C-1) ground barely showing in center and edges as small flecks; style arms greyed mauve (46-I-3); falls wide dotted cyclamen (47-L-9) band, ground peach buff (9-D-5) in center and veins, white beside beard; beards violet, tipped burnt sienna (5-F-12); slight fragrance. 'Tangled Web' X 'Epicenter' sibling to 'Drama Queen'. Keppel 2005. Honorable Mention 2007; Award of Merit 2009.

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photo by Rachel Marks, Gippsland, Australia, 2023Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaPhoto by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaPhoto by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaPhoto by Burgard Iris FarmPhoto by Riverina Iris Farm-AustraliaG Keller Zone 6 April 30by Mid-America Garden Oregon USAphoto by Elladanphoto by Elladanby Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest FrancePhoto by Jeanette GrahamPhoto by Tara Perrenial Farm-Owen Sound,Ont.Photo by Jean Claude Jacob-Iris de la Baie-FrancePhoto by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-FrancePhoto by Elladan McLeesterPhoto by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-FrancePhoto by SchreinerPhoto by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-FrancePhoto by Judy Tapio-Jubilee GardensPhoto by Daniel Boris-Iris du Grand Barbu-FrancePhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by Judy Schneider-The Shady SpotPhoto by SuttonPhoto by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters FarmPhoto by Augusto Bianco-biancoiride-Gabiano-ItalyPhoto by South Jersey IrisPhoto by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Comanche Acres Iris GardensPhoto by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia.darkdrama33Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-AustraliaPhoto by Gintaras Kilmaitis-Irisu Pasaulis-LithuaniaPhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Alain Chapelle-Jardin dPhoto by Aitkentaken at the AIS Portland National in 2006Picture by Snowpeak IrisIris Dark Drama (provenance : Iris du Grand Barbu)

References

From AIS Bulletin #336 January 2005 Introducing DARK DRAMA EM 36" (Tangled Web X Epicenter) Sinister smoky plum and pinkish grey sib to Drama Queen. #96-10C. $45.00. Keith Keppel.
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
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
DARKDRAMA12.jpgjpg DARKDRAMA12.jpg manage 69 K 21 Nov 2013 - 16:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Augusto Bianco-biancoiride-Gabiano-Italy
Dark Drama 3 8 Oct.jpgjpg Dark Drama 3 8 Oct.jpg manage 360 K 08 Oct 2023 - 10:37 RachelMarks photo by Rachel Marks, Gippsland, Australia, 2023
DarkDrama01.JPGJPG DarkDrama01.JPG manage 111 K 12 Mar 2016 - 15:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Tara Perrenial Farm-Owen Sound,Ont.
DarkDrama02.JPGJPG DarkDrama02.JPG manage 92 K 08 Jun 2017 - 02:04 TerryLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France
DarkDrama03.JPGJPG DarkDrama03.JPG manage 232 K 08 Jun 2017 - 02:05 TerryLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France
DarkDrama04.jpgjpg DarkDrama04.jpg manage 75 K 15 Jun 2017 - 22:30 TerryLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France
DarkDrama05.jpgjpg DarkDrama05.jpg manage 153 K 03 Oct 2019 - 02:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris-Iris du Grand Barbu-France
DarkDrama13.jpgjpg DarkDrama13.jpg manage 82 K 28 Nov 2013 - 16:41 TerryLaurin Photo by South Jersey Iris
DarkDrama14.jpgjpg DarkDrama14.jpg manage 70 K 15 Dec 2013 - 19:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Daniel Boris,Iris Du Grand Barbu-France
DarkDrama3.jpgjpg DarkDrama3.jpg manage 162 K 09 Oct 2018 - 21:37 TerryLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia.
DarkDrama4.jpgjpg DarkDrama4.jpg manage 699 K 19 Jan 2017 - 20:34 TerryLaurin Photo by Sunshine Iris Nursery-Australia
DarkDrama_by_JanLauritzen.jpgjpg DarkDrama_by_JanLauritzen.jpg manage 78 K 26 Jan 2012 - 23:55 Main.janlauritzen taken at the AIS Portland National in 2006
Dark_Drama-1-155.jpgjpg Dark_Drama-1-155.jpg manage 73 K 09 Jan 2010 - 14:25 GaryKeller G Keller Zone 6 April 30
Dark_Drama.jpgjpg Dark_Drama.jpg manage 67 K 03 Feb 2010 - 07:34 Main.Laymont+ by Mid-America Garden Oregon USA
Dark_Drama_Keppel_2005_HM07.JPGJPG Dark_Drama_Keppel_2005_HM07.JPG manage 71 K 22 Dec 2009 - 07:56 Main.Laymont+ by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France
dark01.jpgjpg dark01.jpg manage 62 K 03 Feb 2015 - 22:44 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
dark02.jpgjpg dark02.jpg manage 61 K 03 Feb 2015 - 22:45 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
dark03.jpgjpg dark03.jpg manage 77 K 03 Feb 2015 - 22:46 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
dark04.jpgjpg dark04.jpg manage 96 K 08 May 2015 - 20:32 TerryLaurin Photo by Burgard Iris Farm
dark05.jpgjpg dark05.jpg manage 398 K 24 Nov 2019 - 03:25 TerryLaurin Photo by Riverina Iris Farm-Australia
dark_drama_64.jpgjpg dark_drama_64.jpg manage 72 K 28 Nov 2010 - 22:15 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
dark_drama_66.jpgjpg dark_drama_66.jpg manage 73 K 28 Nov 2010 - 22:15 Main.Elladan photo by Elladan
darkdrama01.jpgjpg darkdrama01.jpg manage 72 K 29 Aug 2014 - 15:58 TerryLaurin Photo by Jeanette Graham
darkdrama02.jpgjpg darkdrama02.jpg manage 80 K 27 Dec 2014 - 14:59 TerryLaurin Photo by Jean Claude Jacob-Iris de la Baie-France
darkdrama03.jpgjpg darkdrama03.jpg manage 72 K 02 Jan 2015 - 03:13 TerryLaurin Photo by Elladan McLeester
darkdrama04.jpgjpg darkdrama04.jpg manage 80 K 11 Jul 2013 - 02:41 TerryLaurin Photo by Schreiner's Iris Gardens
darkdrama05.jpgjpg darkdrama05.jpg manage 199 K 18 Mar 2017 - 03:10 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Tapio-Jubilee Gardens
darkdrama06.jpgjpg darkdrama06.jpg manage 205 K 02 Apr 2017 - 20:43 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
darkdrama07.jpgjpg darkdrama07.jpg manage 220 K 02 Jun 2021 - 21:23 TerryLaurin Photo by Judy Schneider-The Shady Spot
darkdrama09.jpgjpg darkdrama09.jpg manage 95 K 12 Mar 2022 - 16:14 TerryLaurin Photo by Sutton's Iris Gardens
darkdrama1.JPGJPG darkdrama1.JPG manage 524 K 09 Apr 2016 - 21:36 TerryLaurin Photo by Robin Shadlow- Iris Sisters Farm
darkdrama2.jpgjpg darkdrama2.jpg manage 273 K 25 Nov 2017 - 19:07 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
darkdrama3.jpgjpg darkdrama3.jpg manage 217 K 24 Feb 2017 - 13:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Comanche Acres Iris Gardens
darkdrama33.JPGJPG darkdrama33.JPG manage 72 K 11 Jan 2010 - 17:35 Main.avmoran  
darkdrama4.jpgjpg darkdrama4.jpg manage 84 K 13 Nov 2017 - 14:33 TerryLaurin Photo by Gintaras Kilmaitis-Irisu Pasaulis-Lithuania
darkdrama5.jpgjpg darkdrama5.jpg manage 208 K 28 Dec 2017 - 22:51 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
darkdrama6.jpgjpg darkdrama6.jpg manage 198 K 19 Apr 2020 - 02:47 TerryLaurin Photo by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- France
darkdrama7.jpgjpg darkdrama7.jpg manage 238 K 23 Mar 2023 - 12:52 TerryLaurin Photo by Alain Chapelle-Jardin d'Iris de Bubry-France
darkdrama9.jpgjpg darkdrama9.jpg manage 29 K 10 Mar 2013 - 22:39 TerryLaurin Photo by Aitken's Salmon Creek Garden
darkdramaAMSPI.jpgjpg darkdramaAMSPI.jpg manage 73 K 18 Mar 2010 - 17:32 Main.mshadow Picture by Snowpeak Iris
iris Dark drama provenant des Iris du Grand Barbu.JPGJPG iris Dark drama provenant des Iris du Grand Barbu.JPG manage 545 K 07 Feb 2023 - 14:06 EliseAMANN Iris Dark Drama (provenance : Iris du Grand Barbu)
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