Planting and Growing iris 'Benton Apollo'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Chalk · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water iris 'Benton Apollo'?
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for iris 'Benton Apollo'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for iris 'Benton Apollo'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for iris 'Benton Apollo'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Chalk · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for iris 'Benton Apollo'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize iris 'Benton Apollo'?
Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Learn more →How to Prune iris 'Benton Apollo'?
Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Learn more →How to Propagate iris 'Benton Apollo'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn, every 3-4 years, see dividing irises
Learn more →How to Transplant iris 'Benton Apollo'?
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Learn more →How to Care for iris 'Benton Apollo' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant iris 'Benton Apollo'?
Grow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline loam in full sun, with upper part of rhizomes exposed at soil level and not overshadowed, rotate every 5-6 years. See bearded iris cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot iris 'Benton Apollo'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest iris 'Benton Apollo'?
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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, snails, iris thrip and iris sawfly
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of iris 'Benton Apollo'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling