iris 'Benton Caramel'
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A bearded iris with thick rhizome roots and wide strap-like, sword-shaped, stiffly erect foliage. In late spring and early summer it produces large flowers with purple/brown upper petals (standards) and velvety deep burgundy lower petals (falls). The lower petals have an orange/yellow beard. These are held on stems to a height of 90cm.
Scientific classification
- Species
- iris 'Benton Caramel' (Iris 'Benton Caramel')
- 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
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of iris 'Benton Caramel'
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 Caramel'
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iris 'Benton Caramel' care guide
- Deep watering then wait partial soil dryness before rehydrating
- Watering
- Full sun
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Watering
Deep watering then wait partial soil dryness before rehydrating
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-dose bulb fertilizer twice annually spring growth period
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back faded flower stems after flowering, and remove withered leaves in late winter or early spring.
Propagation
PropagationLift rhizomes, separate healthy sections and replant in summer or autumn after flowering has finished; see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun. Plant rhizomes just above soil level. 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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