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■(TB) 'Faraway Places'

1988, Keppel

'Faraway Places' (Keith Keppel, R. 1986). Seedling# 79-26B. TB, 35" (89 cm), Early midseason bloom. Standards blended corinth purple (M&P 46-J-2) to cedar (7-H-7); falls near cedar (7-H-8), washed cinnamon (12-7-E) on upper half; terra cotta (4-D-12) beard; slight sweet musky fragrance. 'Mulled Wine' X seedling# 76-16E, 'Orangerie' sibling. Keppel 1988. Honorable Mention 1990.

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Photo by Barry Blyth-Australiaby Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Christine Cosi-Iris en Perigord- FrancePhoto by Alain Chapelle-Jardin dPhoto scanned from the 1994 CooleyPhoto scanned from the 1993 Schreiners catalogue by Terry Laurin

References:

From AIS Bulletin #268 January 1988 Introducing FARAWAY PLACES (Keppel) EM 35" (Mulled Wine X Orangerie sib). Exotic blend of corinth purple, cedar and cinnamon with terra cotta beards. See centerfold picture. $35.00.
 

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.

-- BobPries - 2011-03-07

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