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(TB) 'Benton Baggage'

1945, Morris

'Benton Baggage' (Sir Cedric Morris, R. 1945) TB. Late bloom. Color Class R6M. From two red seedlings. Introduced commercially by Wallace & Co.

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Photo by Steve Baker-United Kingdom
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From the AIS Bulletin, August 1945, No. 98 - 'The Irises of Cedric Morris' by N. Leslie Cave: A huge dusty pink. Standards, russet-pink; falls deeper, with a blue flush, and dark crimson at the haft. Exceptionally sturdy stems.
 

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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