tall bearded iris 'Benton Primrose'
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A rhizomatous perennial to 95cm tall with fans of slender grey-green leaves and bearing ruffled flowers, the standards pale yellow, the falls creamy-white, edged yellow with light brown veining and a pale yellow and white beard, in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- tall bearded iris 'Benton Primrose' (Iris 'Benton Primrose')
- 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 tall bearded iris 'Benton Primrose'
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 tall bearded iris 'Benton Primrose'
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tall bearded iris 'Benton Primrose' care guide
- Keep soil moderately moist in growth, slightly drier after flowering
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil moderately moist in growth, slightly drier after flowering
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat before or during bloom
Pruning
PruningCut down old flower stems after flowering, and remove any dying foliage in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes after flowering, from midsummer to late summer; for more advice, see dividing irises
Growing
GrowingPlant in full sun in well-drained soil, and with the top surfaces of the rhizomes exposed so that they bake in summer sun, which encourages flowering. See also 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, snails and thrips
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