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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 Colvillei 'The Bride'
$11.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x colvillei 'The Bride'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-11

Gladiolus Las Vegas
$11.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus nanus 'Las Vegas'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-11

Gladiolus Vabene
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Vabene'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Brunette
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Brunette'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Cesareo
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Cesareo'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Conca Verde
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Conca Verde'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Bocelli
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Bocelli'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Dynamite
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Dynamite'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Viola
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Viola'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Robinetta
$11.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus ramosus 'Robinetta' syn. Nanus
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 5-11

Gladiolus Kingston Ruffle
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Kingston Ruffle'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Dolce Vita
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Dolce Vita'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Pink Pearl
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Pink Pearl'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Velvet Eyes
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Velvet Eyes'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Teds Trump
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Teds Trump'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Green Star
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Green Flash'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Candy Bar
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Candy Bar'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Elmorada
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Elmorada'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Brescia
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Brescia'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Morning Gold
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Morning Gold'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Vuelta
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Vuelta'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Sunshine
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Sunshine'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Gwyneth
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Gwyneth'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus First Blood
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'First Blood'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Platini
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Platini'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Viviano
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Viviano'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Meditteranee
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Meditteranee'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Fire Cracker
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Fire Cracker'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Legolas
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Legolas'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Winter in Praag (Prague) Frizzle Mix
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus Mix
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Arcas
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Arcas'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Vuvuzela
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Vuvuzela'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Shooter
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Shooter'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Pisa
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Pisa'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Gladiolus Princess Frizzle
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Princess Frizzle'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10

Dwarf Gladiolus Novara
$13.95
Contains: 10 large Gladiolus bulbs
Botanical Name: Gladiolus x hortulanus 'Novara'
Exposure: Full Sun
Hardiness: Zones 8-10