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■(TB) 'Benton Farewell'

1983, Morris by Cassidy

'Benton Farewell' (Sir Cedric Morris, by G. Cassidy, R. 1983). TB, 48" (122 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards pale violet, suffused cream; falls pale violet, reddish brown shading to hafts, grey dove markings; white and yellow beard; ruffled. Unknown parentage.

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From the British Iris Society checklist: One of the last batch of seedlings raised by Sir Cedric. Collected from Benton End 10 April 1982.
 
 

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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Topic revision: r10 - 05 Jul 2023, Harloiris
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