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Gladiolus Planting Guide
With elegant, 2- to 5-foot flower spikes and orchid-like blooms, you can't go wrong with these easy-to-grow beauties! The bright blooms are available in countless brilliant colors, ranging from white, yellow, orange, pink, and lavender to rose, burgundy, purple, green, or even bi-color! The radiant spikes, which begin to bloom in late summer, require minimal ground space and make exceptionally long-lasting cut flowers. Learn more about growing and caring for these towering spires with this easy-as-pie guide!
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PLANTING
DEPTH
3-4" (Glad nanus), 4-6" (Glad hortulanus)

WATER
QUANTITY
Moderate

SUNLIGHT
QUANTITY
Full Sun

PLANTING
PROXIMITY
4-5" Apart (Glad nanus), 5-6" Apart (Glad hortulanus)

BLOOM
SEASON
Spring to Early Summer

HARDINESS
ZONES
Zones 5-11 (Glad nanus), Zones 8-10 (Glad hortulanus)
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Gladiolus Atom
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus nanus 'Atom'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-10

Gladiolus Impressive
$8.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus nanus 'Impressive'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-11

Gladiolus Charm
$8.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus tubergenii 'Charm'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-10

Gladiolus Charming Lady
$8.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus tubergenii 'Charming Lady'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 7-10

Gladiolus Volcano
$8.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus nanus 'Volcano'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-11

Hardy Gladiolus 'The Bride'
$8.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x colvillei 'The Bride', x colvillii 'Albus'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-10

Gladiolus Nanus Hardy Easy to Grow Mix
$24.95
Contains: 30 Gladiolus bulbs, mixed
Botanical Name: Gladiolus
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-11

Gladiolus Las Vegas
$8.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus nanus 'Las Vegas'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-11

Gladiolus Galaxian
$8.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus nanus 'Galaxian'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-11

Gladiolus Nathalie
$8.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus nanus 'Nathalie'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-11

Gladiolus Prins Claus
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus nanus 'Prins Claus'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-11

Gladiolus Princess Frizzle
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Princess Frizzle'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Artistic Arrangers Mix
$24.95
Contains: 40 Gladiolus bulbs, mixed colors
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus mix
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Purple Flora
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Purple Flora'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Berries & Cream Collection
$24.95
Contains: 30 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus mix
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Green Star
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Green Flash'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Green, Purple & White Collection
$24.95
Contains: 30 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus mix
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Teds Trump
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Teds Trump'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Sunshine
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Sunshine'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Gwyneth
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Gwyneth'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Shooter
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Shooter'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Pisa
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Pisa'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Gerona
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Gerona'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Very Berry Collection
$24.95
Contains: 30 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus Mix
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Teds Favorite
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Teds Favorite'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Elmorada
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Elmorada'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Whitney
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Whitney'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Fire Cracker
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Fire Cracker'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Bocelli
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Bocelli'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Cesareo
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Cesareo'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Candy Bar
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Candy Bar'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Brescia
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Brescia'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Azurro
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Azurro'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Arcas
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Arcas'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Novara
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Novara'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Seashore
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Seashore'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Meditteranee
$11.95
Contains: 10 Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Meditteranee'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10