Iris 'Benton Sheila'

Iris

How to grow Iris 'Benton Sheila'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Benton Sheila is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Benton Sheila requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Benton Sheila from seed

Ensure a distance of 1.19 inches (3.05 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.99 inches (2.55 cm).

Transplanting Benton Sheila

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Benton Sheila is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Benton Sheila