Planting and Growing tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
Water moderately, let surface dry slightly between irrigations
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
Low nitrogen feed in spring before and after bloom
Learn more →How to Prune tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
Cut back old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn
Learn more →How to Propagate tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
Propagate by division of the rhizome shortly from mid-summer to early autumn. See dividing irises
Learn more →How to Transplant tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
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Learn more →How to Care for tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
Plant rhizomes just above soil level. Thrives in a sunny position, in ideally neutral soil with good drainage. See bearded iris cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of tall bearded iris 'Benton Olive'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling