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iris 'Benton Ankaret'

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A rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial, up to 90cm high in flower, with glaucous, sword-shaped leaves and scented, bold, brick-red stitch-veined markings over a white base, erect rusty pink standards and golden yellow beards on a yellow base, in May.

Scientific classification

Species: iris 'Benton Ankaret' (Iris 'Benton Ankaret')
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: Semi evergreen · Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of iris 'Benton Ankaret'

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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 Ankaret'

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iris 'Benton Ankaret' care guide

Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Medium moisture growing period, drier soil once flowering cycle fully finishes

Fertilizing

Diluted iris bulb feed every three to four weeks spring blooming season

Pruning

Remove any dying foliage in autumn, old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes from midsummer to early autumn, every 3-4 years, see dividing irises

Growing

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

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