iris 'Benton Baggage'

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A vigorous, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial, up to 80cm high in flower, with glaucous, sword-shaped leaves and scented, fall petals deep pink deep with deep red veining at base, erect standards deep pink, pale orange beard, flowering in May.

iris 'Benton Baggage'

Scientific classification

Species
iris 'Benton Baggage' (Iris 'Benton Baggage')
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
Sunlight
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Distribution of iris 'Benton Baggage'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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iris 'Benton Baggage' care guide

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

Fertilizing

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

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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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, iris thrip and iris sawfly

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