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(TB) 'Benton Fandango'

1951, Morris

'Benton Fandango' (Sir Cedric Morris, , R. 1951). TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-Y2, Lemon-back ground plicata, blue markings. Two seedlings. High Commendation (BIS) 1947 (was listed as 'Fandago' in the 1951 British Iris Society yearbook however this name was already taken; finally registered as 'Benton Fandango').

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From Fleur De Lis Gardens catalog 1956: BENTON FANDANGO (Morris 1951) M. 38 in. (From Morris sdlgs.). A very lovely and entirely different plicata, this English variety has a pure lemon ground with rich blue markings. large and showy. 3.50.
 

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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