■(TB) 'Benton Cordelia'

1953, Morris

'Benton Cordelia' (Sir Cedric Morris, R. 1953). TB, 36" (91 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class-RV1P, Pale-mauve self, tangerine beard. 'Benton Petunia' x 'Radiation'. Wallace & Co 1953. British Dykes Medal 1955.

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Awaiting original catalog description
From the British Iris Society checklist: TB, 36" (91 cm). Pale mauve self. The buds are a beautiful lilac, the flowers open to a very attractive pale pink. 'Benton Petunia' X 'Radiation'. Silver Medal (BIS) 1953. Dykes Medal 1955. Introduced commercially.

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Culture

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BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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