Planting and Growing tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderately moist well drained soil, reduce water supply dormancy |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand · Clay |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Iris balanced nutrient feed every three weeks pre-bloom spring |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
Moderately moist well drained soil, reduce water supply dormancy
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand · Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
Iris balanced nutrient feed every three weeks pre-bloom spring
Learn more →How to Prune tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
No pruning required. Cut back faded flower stems after flowering, and remove withered leaves in late winter or early spring
Learn more →How to Propagate tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
Propagate by lifting rhizomes, separate healthy sections and replant in summer or autumn after flowering has finished. See dividing irises
Learn more →How to Transplant tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
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Learn more →How to Care for tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Plant rhizomes just above soil level. See bearded iris cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'?
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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 Susan'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling