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■(TB) 'Benton Dierdre'

1946, Morris

'Benton Dierdre' (Sir Cedric Morris, R. 1946) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-W6D reversed.

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References:

Awaiting original catalog description
From the British Iris Society checklist: TB, 39.5" (100 cm), midseason bloom. Colour Class W6D reversed. Although this iris is originally described as yellow, the plant which has been sold as 'Benton Dierdre' since the1990's is a very vigorous deep rose pink. Standards rose pink; falls edged with the same colour. Introduced commercially.

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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-- BetsyHiggins - 2012-06-23
I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
benton01.jpgjpg benton01.jpg manage 104 K 24 Feb 2016 - 04:20 Main.TLaurin Photo by Kelways-United Kingdom
bentondeirdre2.JPGJPG bentondeirdre2.JPG manage 35 K 05 Dec 2013 - 03:06 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sir Cedric Morris Iris
bentondiedre01.JPGJPG bentondiedre01.JPG manage 44 K 14 Sep 2013 - 13:39 Main.TLaurin Photo by Sir Cedric Morris Iris
Topic revision: r8 - 05 Jul 2023, Harloiris
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