Gladiolus (Gladiole)

Gladiolus abbreviatus

40 (60)cm, makes salmon red to orange flowers with very short green to blackish lower petals. For any rich, well drained soil Requires a good winter protection (e.g. thick mulch layer), better in pots in an unheated wintergarden or a cold greenhouse. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

Gladiolus alatus

20cm, dwarf species with scented orange flowers and yellow to lime green lower lobes. For inorganic soils. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

Gladiolus aquamontanus

70 (100)cm, a tall, beautiful species with arching leaves and mauve to rose flowers. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun throughout the year. In colder regions grow in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 9. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus arcuatus

15 (20)cm, dwarf Gladiolus species with pubescent leaves and grayish-purple to brownish-purple flowers on nodding stalks. For any well drained soil in full sun. Provide some good winter protection (thick mulch layer) or cultivate in pots in an unheated wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus brevifolius var. brevifolius

20 (50)cm, makes rose to lilac flowers on upright stems. Native of sandy to rocky soils from Clanwilliam to Riviersonderend and Bredsdorp. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus cardinalis (Waterfall Gladiolus)

70cm, Waterfall Gladiolus is an utmost beautiful species with bright scarlet flowers with white inner blotches on the lower petals. For any humus rich, well drained soil in partial shade. Plant in a protected spot in the garden and give some winter protection (e.g. dry mulch layer) or grow as a pot plant in a cool wintergarden or unheated greenhouse with a minimum of some 5°C in winter.

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Gladiolus carinatus

25 (40)cm, makes showy, sweet violet-fragrant (!), usually pale mauve flowers with a nicely contrasting yellow throat on upright stems. Native of sandy to rocky soils from Namaqualand to Knysna. For any well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus carmineus

25 (40)cm, Cliff Gladiolus, ornamental rich pink flowers above arching leaves. Growing in rock crevices in nature. For any rich, well drained, preferably rocky soil in a sunny, protected spot with some good winter protection (mulch layer) or for the unheated greenhouse or cool wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 7. VI-VII.

Gladiolus carneus

1m, variable colored flowers, either white to mauve with or without markings. Outstanding and easy species. Für any rich, well drained substrate in full sun. Require a good winter protection (e.g. thick dry mulch layer), preferably frostfree cultivation in a cool wintergarden or unheated greenhouse. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

Gladiolus caryophyllaceus (Pink Wild Gladiolus)

70cm, Pink Wild Gladiolus is a rare, beautiful species with bright to deep pink flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Plant in a protected spot in the garden and give some winter protection (e.g. dry mulch layer) or grow as a pot plant in a cool wintergarden or unheated greenhouse with a minimum of some 5°C in winter.

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Gladiolus ceresianus

30cm, fragrant dull purple to brownish flowers with dark narrow veins. USDA Climate Zone 8. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus crassifolius

1m, native from E Cape to Lesotho and Zimbabwe at 2.500m. Makes pink to mauve flowers with darker markings. USDA Climate Zone 7. III-IV.

Gladiolus cunonius

30 (50)cm, a small species with narrow leaves and bright red, narrow flower tubes with a longer upper petal. V-VII.

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Gladiolus dalenii

1m, yellow or orange flowers. USDA Climate Zone 7. VII-VIII.

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Gladiolus densiflorus

90 (140)cm, makes several white flowers with reddish spots on upright stems. For any well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus equitans

30 (50)cm, an unusual species with very broad and short grayish-green leaves and beautiful fragrant orange-red flowers. V-VII.

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Gladiolus ferrugineus

30 (60)cm, a medium sized, winter dormant species with channeled leaves and multicolored flowers in cream to pale pink. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot outside. In winter give some protection (e.g. a dry mulch layer). Alternatively grow in pots in a cool wintergarden or frostfree greenhouse, keep dormant corms dry at a minimum of some 5°C. VI-VII.

Gladiolus floribundus ssp. floribundus

30cm, up to 7 firm and broad leaves, very elegant light pink to cream flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good mulch layer as winter protection or it can be grown alternatively under cold glass or in the unheated greenhouse or wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

Gladiolus gracilis

50cm, scented bluish-pink flowers, a rarely seed flower color. For any rich, well drained soil in a very sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (thick mulch layer), preferably for pots in the unheated greenhouse or wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

Gladiolus gueinzii

50 (70)cm, almost evergreen species from sandy soils with very fleshy leaves and spikes of pink to purple flowers. For any rich, well drained, preferably sandy to rocky soil in a sunny, protected spot in the unheated greenhouse or cool wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

Gladiolus hirsutus

60cm, usually 3 hairy leaves and pink to mauve flowers with dark spots and streaks. USDA Climate Zone 8. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus hyalinus

25 (50)cm, makes bicolored maroon red and yellow flowers on upright stems. Native of sandy to rocky soils from Namaqualand to Port Alfred. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus illyricus (Illyrian Gladiolus)

20 (40)cm, Illyrian Gladiolus is a winter hardy dwarf species native of the Mediterranean, growing in rocky, sun-exposed sites. Makes showy, quite large, dark lilac flowers with white streaks on lower petals on short stems. Easily cultivated in any rich, very well drained soil in full sun, preferably in pots under frostfree conditions throughout the year. Seeds from a wild collection in Southwestern Mallorca, Spain (La Trapa, 250m). USDA Climate Zone 8/9. IV-V.

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Gladiolus imbricatus (Meadow Gladiolus)

30 (70)cm, Meadow Gladiolus is a fully winter hardy Gladiolus similar to Gladiolus communis, yet with larger, pink flowers. Native of the Balkans and the eastern Mediterranean region. For a sunny spot in any rich, well drained soil. Very robust and easy. USDA Climate Zone 6. V-VI.

Gladiolus involutus

40cm, a dwarf species with delicate white to pale pink flowers and a pale yellow throat. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Requires some good winter protection (e.g. a thick dry mulch layer), preferably culivated in pots in an unheated wintergarden or greenhouse. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

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Gladiolus italicus (Field Gladiolus)

100cm, Field Gladiolus has large, deep pink flowers with white stripes on the lower petals. Very similar to Gladiolus communis ssp. communis, yet the seeds of Gladiolus italicus are larger and not winged, whereas those of Gladiolus communis ssp. communis are smaller and winged. Makes dense clumps in time. Native of Southern Europe and the western Mediterranean, growing in open grass land. For any humus rich, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Seeds derive from a population found in the Anaga range on Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain), Bco. de Guarimiar on La Gomera (Canary Islands, Spain) and from meadows in northern Italy. All are fully winter hardy in Central Europe. USDA Climate Zone 6. VI-VII.

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Gladiolus leptosiphon

25 (40)cm, a smaller sized species with cream to whitish flowers with rather narrow petals. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun. Requires some good winter protection (e.g. thick dry mulch layer). In colder regions preferably grow in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus liliaceus

70cm, large night-scented variable flowers, unique color change from rusty red in the day to bluish-mauve at night. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

Gladiolus longicollis

50 (80)cm, 2 clasping leaves, on a single flower spike with white or creamy yellow flowers. USDA Climate Zone 7. VI-VIII.

Gladiolus maculatus

30 (50)cm, a nice species with creamy-white petals heavily dotted and marked with reddish to brownish-red spots. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun. Requires some good winter protection (e.g. thick dry mulch layer). In colder regions preferably grow in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus marlothii

80 (110)cm, most ornamental, slightly fragrant pale bluish-mauve flowers with small lilac spots and lower petals with a lemon base. V-VII.

Gladiolus meliusculus

15 (20)cm, a dwarf species with strongly ridged leaves and honey scented pink to brick red flowers and yellow lower petals edged with purple. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Requires a very good winter protection (e.g. thick dry mulch layer), alternatively grow in an unheated wintergarden or greenhouse. USDA Climate Zone 9. VI.

Gladiolus miniatus

15 (40)cm, has salmon red, pink or yellowish cream flowers with darker stripes on upright stems. Native of coastal rocky soils from Hermanus to Agulhas. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus monticola

25 (45)cm, makes white flowers with a rose shade on upright stems. Native of sandy soils in the Cape Peninsula. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus ochroleucus

40 (80)cm, evergreen leaves under frostfree conditions and as the name suggests, it bears creamy white flowers. In the open garden, leaves will die down from freezing, yet will emerge again in late spring. USDA Climate Zone 7. VIII-IX.

Gladiolus oppositiflorus ssp. salmoneus

80 (150)cm, native to the north-eastern Cape (Barkely Pass) and S Natal growing in moist rocky mountain grassland. Has very attractive large (10cm) salmon-pink flowers from the E Cape, growing in cliffs. V-VII.

Gladiolus palustris (Marsh Gladiolus)

90 (120)cm, Marsh Gladiolus is native of semi-moist meadows in central and NW Europe. As the related Gladiolus communis ssp. communis it has bright pink flowers with a white throat and stripes. Very similar to Gladiolus italicus, yet the seeds of Gladiolus palustris are smaller and winged, whereas those of Gladiolus italicus are larger and not winged. In contrast to Gladiolus communis ssp. communis the winged seeds of Gladiolus palustris are about twice the size. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, slightly moist, yet very well drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Completely winter hardy in Central Europe. The seeds are from true-to-type plants. USDA Climate Zone 6. V-VI.

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Gladiolus papilio

1m, growing in large colonies, light mauve flowers and pink blotches on nodding stems. USDA Climate Zone 7. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus patersoniae

30 (50)cm, a medium tall species from the South-Western Cape region with showy, rather closed and almost bell-shaped mauve flowers. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun. Requires some good winter protection (e.g. thick dry mulch layer). In colder regions preferably grow in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus permeabilis

35 (80)cm, makes mauve to pale mauve-green flowers on upright stems. Native of rocky soils from Caledon through South Africa and Zimbabwe. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus pritzelii

30 (50)cm, makes yellow flowers with reddish markings on upright stems. Native of rocky and sandy soils from the western Karoo through Cedarberg Mountains and Cold Bokkeveld. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus pulcherrimus

30 (40)cm, a medium sized, most ornamental species with rather large, salmon-orange flowers with a greenish central zone on the lower tepals. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun. Requires some good winter protection (e.g. thick dry mulch layer). In colder regions preferably grow in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus quadrangularis

50 (90)cm, makes red to orange flowers on upright stems. Native of rocky and sandy soils from Cold Bokkeveld to Koo. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus recurvus

25 (35)cm, makes showy cream, white and greenish flowers with purplish spots on upright stems. Native of clay rocky soils from Ceres to Somerset West. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus robertsoniae

20 (35)cm, a smaller species with narrow, grass-like leaves and white to occasionally pale rose-shaded flowers. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun. Requires some good winter protection (e.g. thick dry mulch layer). In colder regions preferably grow in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus saccatus

Gladiolus scullyi

20 (45)cm, makes showy cream, white and greenish flowers with purplish spots on upright stems. Native of clay rocky soils from Namaqualand and western Karoo to Klawer. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus sericeovillosus

150 (200)cm, a very tall species with yellow-ribbed leaves, cream to pink or wine red flowers with yellow or green marks. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun. Requires some good winter protection (e.g. thick dry mulch layer). In colder regions preferably grow in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus serpenticola

70 (160)cm, a taller, winter dormant species with bluish green leaves and white to pale pink flowers with a central yellow stripe and purple blotch. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot outside. In winter give some protection (e.g. a dry mulch layer). Alternatively grow in pots in a cool wintergarden or frostfree greenhouse, keep dormant corms dry at a minimum of some 5°C. VI-VII.

Gladiolus splendens

70 (100)cm, sword shaped leaves, very attractive bright scarlet red flowers with very large lower petals. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VIII.

Gladiolus teretifolius

35 (70)cm, ornamental species with orange red to scarlet flowers with a nicely contrasting yellow throat. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny, protected spot with a good winter protection (thick mulch layer), best in a cool greenhouse or cold wintergarden. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

Gladiolus tristis

100 (150)cm, strongly night scented flowers in creamy yellow shades, petals with pale brown stripes. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun. A dry mulch layer is recommended to protect from freezing through, alternatively ideal pot plant for a cool wintergarden or an unheated greenhouse. USDA Climate Zone 7. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus undulatus

100 (150)cm, long-tubed pinkish cream to greenish-white flowers with markings on each lower petal. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Needs a good winter protection /mulch layer). Ideal for a frostfree cultivation in the unheated greenhouse or cool wintergarden. Zona Climática USDA 8. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus uysiae

7 (15)cm, a dwarf species with fragrant showy pale purplish upper and yellowish lower petals on short stems. Native of clay rocky soils from Bokkeveld Escarpment and western Karoo to Ceres. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

Gladiolus venustus

25 (40)cm, makes several slender leaves, lipped and sweetly musk-rose scented (!) flower of mauve or cerise color, and lower petals flexed downwards, greenish yellow below. USDA Climate Zone 8. VI-VII.

Gladiolus vinosomaculatus

70 (110)cm, a tall species with sjowy creamy-white flowers and maroon spots on upright stems. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Requires a good winter protection (i.e. dry mulch layer). Best grown in pots under frostfree conditions in a cool greenhouse or wintergarden with reduced watering and a winter minimum of some 5°C. VII-VIII.

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Gladiolus virescens var. virescens

15 (25)cm, a dwarf species with narrow leaves and quite large, sweetly scented yellowish-green to rose flowers. V-VII.

Gladiolus watermeyeri

15 (35)cm, a medium sized species with most ornamental, strongly fragrant, cream flowers with prominent brownish-purple veins and a lower greenish yellow petal. V-VII.

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