Iris 'Benton Farewell'
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An attractive, clump forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial bred by Cedric Morris is the 1950s but not introduced until 1983. Upright, strap-like, green leaves are followed by erect stems in late spring and early summer bearing elegant flowers with cream-white upper petals, known as standards, and creamy white lower petals, known as falls, fringed with yellow and with yellow beards
Scientific classification
- Species
- Iris 'Benton Farewell' (Iris 'Benton Farewell')
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Iris 'Benton Farewell'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Iris 'Benton Farewell'
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Iris 'Benton Farewell' care guide
- Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season
Pruning
PruningCut back old flower stems after flowering and remove dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of the rhizome shortly from mid-summer to early autumn. See dividing irises
Growing
GrowingPlant rhizomes just above soil level. Thrives in a sunny position, in ideally neutral soil with good drainage. See bearded iris cultivation
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Common pests and 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
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