tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'
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A bearded iris with thick rhizome roots and wide strap-like, sword-shaped, stiffly erect, grey-green leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces large flowers with pale orange/brown upper petals (standards) and white lower petals (falls) with a caramel edge and dark orange/red striped markings. The lower petals also have an orange/yellow beard. These are held on stems to a height of 1m.
Scientific classification
- Species
- tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan' (Iris 'Benton Susan')
- 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
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan'
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 Susan'
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tall bearded iris 'Benton Susan' care guide
- Moderately moist well drained soil, reduce water supply dormancy
- Watering
- Full sun
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Watering
Moderately moist well drained soil, reduce water supply dormancy
Fertilizing
FertilizingIris balanced nutrient feed every three weeks pre-bloom spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back faded flower stems after flowering, and remove withered leaves in late winter or early spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by lifting 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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